Crop cure

UC San Diego
October 15, 2015

Scientists in new center to use medical research techniques to help food crops withstand drought and climate change.

The diagnosis that rocked football

UC Newsroom
October 21, 2015

UC Davis pathologist Bennet Omalu was the first to report cases of chronic traumatic encephalopathy in professional football players; the story of his discovery is the subject of the upcoming movie 'Concussion' starring Will Smith.

Why more scientists are needed in the public square

UC Office of the President via The Conversation
October 13, 2015

The public dialogue about science is perhaps the most vital and most fraught national conversation not taking place in our country, and the ramifications are profound.