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Our forests are dying

UC Santa Barbara

June 9, 2015

Drought, heat and insects are responsible for the death of more than 12 million trees in California.

UC children’s hospitals rank among best in nation

UC Newsroom

June 9, 2015

U.S. News' rankings highlight the nation's top pediatric facilities in 10 specialties.

Dwindling fish linked to excess nutrients

UC Santa Cruz

June 8, 2015

Nutrient-rich runoff from land takes a toll on fish nurseries in coastal estuaries and subsequently on commercial fisheries.

Researchers find molecular rules that govern autoimmune disorders

UCLA

June 8, 2015

Discovery could lead to better treatment and control of lupus, psoriasis and other ailments.

Rethinking the idea of Social Security numbers

California Magazine

June 8, 2015

Cyberattacks have raised questions about the use of Social Security numbers as universal identifiers. If we can't stop using them, what else can people do to fend off identity thieves?

Latinos’ success in California at stake in UC budget fight

Op-ed: UC is a key engine of social and economic mobility for Latinos, who have been helped by the system’s commitment to access for low-income and first-generation college students. Diminished state funding puts that at risk.

Sacramento Bee

Latinos’ success in California at stake in UC budget fight

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Mark Bittman: California Matters premieres

Dandelion, anyone? 'Mark Bittman: California Matters' premieres with a look at urban foraging and the nutritional value of wild edibles.

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Building a race car for the future

UC Riverside

June 3, 2015

Underdog status doesn't stop engineering students from entering global design competition.

Is motorcycle lane-splitting safe? New report says it can be

UC Berkeley

May 29, 2015

Car motorists may not like it, but lane-splitting at moderate speeds doesn't necessarily pose a greater risk for injury.

Members of Snapily explain their app at the CITRIS Mobile App Challenge at UC Berkeley.

Students design mobile apps with social flavor

UC Newsroom

June 5, 2015

With support from the UC Global Food Initiative, this year’s CITRIS Mobile App Challenge added a new dimension: finding ways to nutritiously and sustainably feed people.

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