UCLA |

UC collaboration unlocks a key to biofuel

The algae in your fishtank could provide new fuel and medical applications, thanks to its UC-decoded genome.

UC San Diego |

Chemists create the ultimate natural sunscreen

Synthetic particles mimic the cell structures that produce melanin and protect our skin.

UC Newsroom |

The simple fact that could put the brakes on nuclear energy

If you follow the headlines, nuclear energy seems to be enjoying a bit of a renaissance. A new generation of nuclear innovators is emerging, young tech startups are poised to disrupt a lethargic industry, and there’s a palpable wave of optimism over the potential for nuclear power to help combat climate change. But at recent UN climate change conferences, the word “nuclear” was barely heard. Why the disconnect?

Berkeley Science Review |

Thinking inside the cardboard box

UC Berkeley engineers use materials at hand to solve global problems, like roofing material made from recycled cardboard.

UC San Diego |

Nanofiber feels forces and hears sounds made by cells

UCOP-funded research opens doors to measure interactions that couldn't be tracked before.

UC Newsroom |

The startup champion of Riverside

Taj Ahmad Eldridge recruited to lead the ExCITE Accelerator at UC Riverside.

UCLA |

New battery-free implant is powered by your body

Supercapacitor could make pacemakers safer and more durable.

UC Berkeley |

Tackling the ‘black troublemaker’ school stereotype

Psychologist works with Google to combat knee-jerk suspensions of African American teens.

UC Riverside |

Making batteries from waste glass bottles

New, low-cost process creates batteries with a lifespan four times better than what's currently sold.

UC Irvine |

The first university to launch a rocket into space

UC Irvine aims to reach the stars with a $1M gift.

UC Berkeley |

Device pulls water from dry air, powered only by the sun

Breakthrough harvester could help provide for your home's water needs.

UC Irvine |

Robots help stroke victims rehab

Patients regain motor control through technology developed by an engineering grad student.