Dermatologist addresses social media trends on tanning and sunscreen safety
This summer, a trend has emerged on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram where users, particularly from Gen Z, are closely monitoring the daily UV index.
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UC Davis scientists engineer wheat capable of stimulating its own fertilizer production
Scientists at the University of California, Davis have engineered wheat plants that can enhance their own fertilizer production.
UC San Francisco expands hands-on robotic surgery training with new bedside assistant certification
Alan Zambeli-Ljepovic, MD, MHS, a surgery resident at UC San Francisco (UCSF), is among those training on advanced robotic surgical systems in the university’s Surgical Skills Lab.
UC Riverside researchers find scalable approach for reliable quantum computing
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have published findings on how quantum computers can be scaled up by linking smaller chips together to create more powerful and reliable systems.
UC San Francisco researchers identify protein linked to brain aging
Researchers at UC San Francisco have identified a protein, FTL1, that appears to play a key role in the aging of the hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for…
Scientists develop real-time tsunami warning system using world’s fastest supercomputer
Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have contributed to the development of a new real-time tsunami forecasting system.
UCLA research contributes significantly to global development of major anti-cancer drugs
UCLA researchers have played a significant role in the development of several major cancer-fighting drugs that are now used worldwide.
University of California urges action as Congress considers major science funding cuts
The University of California is responding to potential reductions in federal funding for scientific research as Congress debates the upcoming federal budget.
Mexican American millennials view supporting parents as key measure of success
A new study led by UC Merced sociology professor Daisy Verduzco Reyes finds that many first-generation Mexican American college graduates see success as providing financial support to their parents, including…
UC Davis students support orphaned kitten care through campus-run foster program
Kaya Miller, a second-year undergraduate at UC Davis, is fostering three 3-week-old kittens as part of her volunteer work with the Orphan Kitten Project (OKP).
University of California innovations shape many staple foods found across American grocery stores
The University of California (UC) has played a significant role in the development of many foods commonly found in grocery stores across the United States.
UC San Francisco advances adaptive deep brain stimulation for neurological disorders
For more than a decade, physician-scientists at UC San Francisco (UCSF) have worked to improve deep brain stimulation (DBS), a treatment that uses electrical currents delivered through electrodes implanted in…
UC Berkeley study finds key role for oxytocin in forming friendships
A recent study from the University of California, Berkeley, has found that oxytocin, often called the “love hormone,” is also important for forming friendships.
UC Santa Cruz-led team uses AI to discover rare stellar explosion involving black hole
A team led by the University of California, Santa Cruz has identified a rare stellar explosion, SN 2023zkd, using artificial intelligence to detect unusual supernovae in real time.
Experts challenge common myths about marijuana’s health effects
Marijuana use has become more common, but health experts say many beliefs about its safety and effects are not supported by current research.
UC Santa Cruz students develop educational tools exploring Hawaiian origins of mainland U.S. surfing
This spring, students at the University of California, Santa Cruz took part in a public history course focused on the origins of surfing in the United States.
UCLA doctors treat newborn with rare genetic disorder using rapid enzyme therapy
A baby born at UCLA Health earlier this year is thriving after receiving early treatment for a rare and often fatal genetic disorder.
Researchers find most visual artists lack effective ways to block AI image scrapers
A new study by researchers at the University of California San Diego and the University of Chicago examines how visual artists can protect their work from being used without consent…
California Teachers Association backs ballot measure on redistricting amid concerns over federal actions
The California Teachers Association (CTA) has announced its support for a statewide ballot initiative on redistricting, set for the upcoming November election.
University of California hosts career summit for alumni in Central Valley
The University of California is set to host the HireUC Alumni Career Summit on August 21 at the Fresno Convention Center.
UC Irvine researchers find natural compound mix may aid aging brain cells
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have identified a combination of naturally occurring compounds that may help rejuvenate aging brain cells and remove harmful proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
California Teachers Association criticizes state budget’s impact on school funding
California Teachers Association (CTA) President David B. Goldberg responded to the signing of California’s state budget, expressing concern over measures that affect funding for public schools.