UC San Diego |

Scientists discover how birds soar to great heights

Mathematical models demonstrate how the animals make decisions as they navigate the air.

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab |

Why toxic compound emissions vary in e-cigarettes

Researchers also identify two carcinogens not previously reported in vapor.

UC Berkeley via The Conversation |

The global impact of air conditioning: Big and getting bigger

Rising incomes and temperatures increase the amount of cooling units — and greenhouse gases.

UC Irvine |

Spit: The diagnostic tool of the future?

A UC Irvine alum brings home his research on the health- and behavior-revealing properties of saliva.

UC San Diego via The Conversation |

Underwater microscope provides views of sea creatures in their natural setting

UC San Diego provides a fresh look at coral — up close and personal.

UC San Francisco |

Countdown to a cure: UCSF's effort to finally defeat AIDS

Spurred by three decades of momentum and fresh funding, new tactics aim at ending - not just treating - the disease.

UC Davis |

Noninvasive health monitoring could help save gorillas

A UC Davis study finds a way to balance protecting and testing the animals.

UC Irvine |

High risk of wildfire projected for Amazon

UC Irvine and NASA forecast suggests greater danger than in past drought years.

UC San Diego |

UC San Diego undergrads develop low-cost HIV management solution

New system to be tested this summer could transform HIV treatment in low-resource settings.

UC Davis |

California's roadkill hot spots, according to UC Davis

New report equips officials with information to protect state wildlife.

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |

Berkeley Lab creates reactions never before possible

A new way of creating molecules that form modern chemicals may be on the horizon.

UC San Francisco |

Greater alcohol use may reduce heart attacks, increase atrial fibrillation

UCSF researchers compare "wet" and "dry" counties in Texas.