UC San Diego biology and chemistry students produce the world’s first algae-based, sustainable surfboard.

NASA prepares for manned missions into deep space, the McClellan Nuclear Research Center is playing an integral role in the groundwork.

Berkeley Lab gets go-ahead for its method of mimicking natural soiling of roofing materials and its effect on cooling properties.

Scientists partner with Under Armour to create a new fabric that lets wearers regulate their personal thermal comfort.

Decentralized transmission networks, cheap photovoltaics, sophisticated low-energy appliances, mobile phones and 'virtual' financial services are all merging to create an alternative power grid.

Qualcomm Institute launches facility where qualified faculty startups, industry partners or national laboratories can lease office or lab space.

Electrical currents detect early tissue damage from pressure ulcers before they can be seen by human eyes – and while recovery is still possible.

Taking inspiration from nature, engineers have created an ultra-thin film that can shift colors as easily as a chameleon's skin when pulled or twisted.

'Heart-on-a-chip' effectively uses human cardiac muscle cells derived from adult stem cells to model how a human heart reacts to cardiovascular medications.

Powder-based structure, standing 9 feet tall, is a demonstration of the architectural potential of 3-D printing.

A new simple tool developed by nanoengineers at UC San Diego is opening the door to an era when anyone will be able to build sensors, anywhere.

Memorandum of understanding signed in Nepal lays groundwork for faculty and student exchanges, research collaborations and other academic activities.