New UC-led institute awarded $25M to explore potential of quantum computing and train a future workforce UC Newsroom July 29, 2020 The development of the quantum computer will be a real scientific revolution, says Dan Stamper-Kurn, UC Berkeley professor of physics and director of the institute.
The science is in: Masks save lives and can help us safely reopen our communities July 27, 2020 Why you — and just as importantly, your friends — should wear masks.
Chinese fishing boats took half a billion dollars of illegal squid from North Korea. Scientists used satellites to catch them out UC Santa Cruz via The Conversation July 23, 2020 Satellite technology and machine learning are helping track down illegal and environmentally damaging ‘dark fleets’ of fishing boats.
When you should neuter your puppy, according to science UC Davis July 23, 2020 A 10-year study examined the risks of early neutering across 35 breeds and found surprising variation.
California child care system collapsing under COVID-19, Berkeley report says UC Berkeley July 23, 2020 The decline of child care creates risks to the state economy that require government intervention.
Older adults who can really smell the roses may face lower likelihood of dementia UCSF July 23, 2020 Sensory perception in old age may be linked to cognition, UCSF study shows.
Noninvasive blood test can detect cancer 4 years before conventional diagnosis methods UC San Diego July 23, 2020 A new screening method has shown success in detecting five common types of cancers far earlier than current methods.
California youth fired up to vote in 2020, new poll finds UC Newsroom July 23, 2020 New UC poll looks at the attitudes, concerns of a growing segment of the voting public.
Coronavirus antibodies fall dramatically in first 3 months after mild cases of COVID-19 UCLA July 22, 2020 UCLA’s findings raise concerns about antibody-based ‘immunity passports’ and the potential for herd immunity.
Ready for a cognitive workout? UC Irvine, UC Riverside July 16, 2020 Joint UC Riverside-UC Irvine study seeks volunteers to assess memory training.
