Physicians advise on how to stay safe and hydrated as an already record-breaking summer proceeds.
It’s not just hot. It’s dangerous
UC Riverside joins forces with NASA on missions to Venus
The trips hope to illuminate how Earth’s evil twin became uninhabitable.
Up close with Iceland’s new (and erupting) volcano
A geology professor witnesses the birth of Iceland’s newest volcano, which is still erupting.
UCLA to assess California drinking water systems to identify risks and solutions
An analysis of this scope has never been done before in the state.
A search engine tool for first responders
Real-time text, photo and video data could help first responders better allocate resources when disaster strikes.
UC Berkeley to put an experiment on the surface of the moon in the next 2 years
Among the select few chosen by NASA to put a project on the moon, campus scientists now race to get ready.
Massive forest die-off in Sierra Nevada caused by multiyear drought
Nearly 80 percent loss at some elevations shows the devastating consequences of abnormally dry conditions.
66 million-year-old deathbed linked to dinosaur-killing meteor
Researchers have found an unprecedented fossil site that tells the story of Earth’s last mass extinction event.
Could atmospheric seasons signal alien life?
Seasonal changes in the Earth’s atmosphere are guiding researchers in their search for extraterrestrial life.
Rain goes rogue
Climate change appears to be skewing weather patterns, making it harder to predict wet and dry years.
New drought index provides insight all over the globe
Keeping track of the climate just got easier, thanks to a new satellite-based monitoring tool.
Manganese in drinking water a cause for concern
A wide-ranging study suggests officials should monitor the chemical element as a possible public health threat.