Research finds warming temperatures have a negative effect on fertility, birth rates.
How ride-hailing could improve public transportation instead of undercutting it
With the right rules, ride-sharing apps could enhance public transit.
Toilet-to-tap water gets its first blind taste test
The results will definitely surprise you.
Has spring sprung too soon?
Spring is arriving sooner than it did 10 years ago, sometimes significantly so, researchers find.
How the Paris climate accord is becoming reality at UC
UC's new strategy to wean off natural gas will make the university a global leader — and best of all, it's scalable.
Everyday chemicals surpass cars as source of urban air pollution
A new study finds a shockingly high contribution from paints, pesticides, perfumes as vehicle emissions drop.
Trump’s push for new offshore drilling is likely to run aground in California
The effort to expand offshore oil production reignites a battle with California that dates back nearly 50 years.
Making fuel cells for a fraction of the cost
A newly developed material could slash fuel cells' burdensome price tag.
Sustainability wins for UC, California in 2017
UC’s 14th Annual Report on Sustainable Practices shows that the UC system is not only growing, it’s greener than ever.
Marijuana farms expose endangered owls to rat poison, study shows
An abundance of illegal sites without oversight are poisoning wildlife in Northern California.
A guiding light for the vulnerable
Unite to Light, a nonprofit that has distributed over 90,000 solar lamps to 65 countries, now turns to help Rohingya refugees.
How bird genetics adapt to climate change
Scientists find yellow warbler DNA is already adjusting to new conditions and ask whether it's enough to survive.