Eight-year-old Sophie doesn’t have fully developed finger bones in her left hand, but with the help of a CITRIS Invention Lab team, she is the new user of a 3-D printed super hand.
Engineers give a girl a hand
World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 comes alive on computer screens
Modeling expert lets viewers marvel at Chicago World’s Fair that drew 27 million people from around the world.
Some 3-D printed objects are toxic
Researchers find zebrafish embryos die at alarming rates when exposed to certain 3-D printed materials.
Artificial kidney research gets a boost
Development of a surgically implantable, artificial kidney — spearheaded by researchers at UCSF and Vanderbilt — receives a $6 million federal grant.
UC campuses to co-lead regional data science ‘brain trust’
NSF establishes four regional innovation hubs — including one led by UC Berkeley, UC San Diego and the University of Washington — to accelerate advances in data science.
So long, passwords: What will it take for us to trust biometrics?
Fingerprints, voice and facial recognition aren't foolproof. For biometrics to truly dislodge passwords, a different approach is necessary to make them more secure.
Better way to pack natural gas into fuel tanks
New method of storing methane could speed development of cars that don’t require the high pressures or cold temperatures of today’s LNG vehicles.
Promoting team science
NSF grant puts UC Santa Barbara at the helm of interdisciplinary research effort to promote gender equity in the STEM workforce.
UC Davis boosts 13 new companies in past year
Startup support from campus is part of UC's commitment to tech transfer and entrepreneurship.
Lawn mower emission reduction device wins national award
Several generations of engineering teams have worked on the NOx-Out device to cut air pollution.
New system can help save water with a couple of clicks
Software allows anyone at UC Merced with a smartphone to report water leaks in a couple of easy steps.
Cleaning water one stroke at a time
Engineering team wins an international design competition for creating a swimsuit that cleans water as people swim.