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Newly found fossil fills evolutionary gap

UC Davis

November 5, 2014

A fossilized amphibious ichthyosaur — bearing both flippers and flexible wrists, descended from terrestrial creatures — has been discovered in China.

The research inside your lunch

Before you bite into your turkey (or tofurkey?) sandwich today, consider how UC has helped improve numerous food items.

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UC confirms continued support of Lick Observatory

UC Santa Cruz

November 4, 2014

Decision reverses mandate that Lick become self-supporting, requiring funding to come from alternative sources.

Companies look to universities for next innovations

Business forum seeks to link top futurists, research chiefs and innovation executives with startups from UC.

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Companies look to universities for next innovations

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Irvine historian publishes book on Chinese food's role in American culture

UC Irvine

November 4, 2014

'Chop Suey, USA' explores how the popular ethnic cuisine altered our gastronomic landscape.

How important is long-distance travel in the spread of epidemics?

UC Berkeley

November 4, 2014

The current Ebola outbreak shows how quickly diseases can spread with global jet travel.

You cannot cut your way to continued excellence

President Napolitano: An investment in education is an investment in an advanced and prosperous society. Our future success as a state and nation is about brains, not brawn.

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UC Santa Cruz has much to offer the UC Global Food Initiative

UC Santa Cruz

October 23, 2014

UC Santa Cruz — 'the Mothership' of organic agriculture — has much to offer UC's ambitious Global Food Initiative.

Long term stability plan

Proposal aims to provide funding to increase access for California students and invest in educational quality.

Toxic airborne pollutants linger long after tobacco smoke clears

Lawrence Berkeley Lab

November 3, 2014

Berkeley Lab researchers assess the health impacts of inhalable constituents of thirdhand smoke.

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