Tracking giant kelp from space

UC Santa Barbara
July 31, 2014
Marine researchers turn to citizen scientists to help investigate the ‘redwoods of the ocean.’

Can you trust that app?

UC Santa Barbara
July 31, 2014
That smartphone download might give a hacker access to your data. In response, computer scientists are set to receive $1 million to study smartphone security issues.

Prenatal exposure to DDT linked to obesity, diabetes

UC Davis
July 30, 2014
Exposure to the once-common pesticide before birth slowed the metabolism of female mice and lowered their tolerance of cold temperature. This increased their likelihood of developing metabolic syndrome and its host of related conditions.

Tidal forces gave moon its shape

UC Santa Cruz
July 30, 2014
Most of the moon's overall shape can be explained by taking into account tidal effects acting early in the moon's history.

A pathway to improving care

UC Newsroom
July 30, 2014
From improving medication management to providing a medical home for HIV patients, the University of California has taken steps to enhance care across its medical centers through a first-of-its-kind program.