Professor Tracey Osborne taking on complex, grand challenges in climate and social justice UC Merced September 17, 2020 All of our greatest challenges are connected, says Osborne, and solutions lie in the recognition of that fact.
Why getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever in 2020 UC Newsroom September 16, 2020 We may not have a vaccine for COVID-19, but we do have one for the flu. Help vulnerable populations this fall by getting your flu shot.
How we sleep today may forecast when Alzheimer’s disease begins UC Berkeley September 17, 2020 Get some more sleep — deep, restorative slumber may defend against virulent dementia.
Ready to have a say in your future? Make sure you’re registered to vote. UC Newsroom September 15, 2020 As you gear up for the 2020 school year, don’t forget a critical item on the back-to-school checklist: making sure you’re registered to vote.
First ‘plug and play’ brain prosthesis demonstrated in paralyzed person UCSF September 10, 2020 In a significant advance, researchers have developed a way to make prosthetics ‘learn’ better from the brains that control them.
Black athletes and the fight for racial justice UC Berkeley September 10, 2020 UC Berkeley women’s basketball coach Charmin Smith reflects on recent professional sports strikes and how collegiate athletes can make a difference.
In the line of fire UC Santa Cruz September 10, 2020 Alum Adam Lowdermilk was a successful musician, but the tragic 2018 Camp Fire prompted a leap into firefighting.
The marshmallow test, revisited UC San Diego September 10, 2020 Children will wait longer for a treat to impress others, new psychology experiments show.
Discovering an icon in plain sight UC Santa Barbara September 10, 2020 A history grad student’s research leads to the discovery of Black nurse Biddy Mason in Depression-era murals.