Revealing the movies in our mind
UC Berkeley scientists use brain imaging and computer simulation to decode and reconstruct dynamic visual experiences.
Holding cells with lasers
UC Merced scientists have developed technology to further study of how cells respond during experiments.
Capturing light, controling heat
Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed a nanocrystal material that could add a critical energy-saving dimension to “smart window” coatings.
Putting new technology into an old play
A UC Santa Cruz program mixes digital arts and traditional dramatic structures to create an entertaining hybrid of live theater.
Avoiding collisions with space junk
There’s a lot of debris floating around in space, and researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are using supercomputers and optical sensors to track even small objects that could damage important satellites.
Keeping fans, athletes safe if the Big One hits
UC Berkeley researchers, who are experts in earthquakes, are playing a key role in the renovation of campus’ Memorial Stadium, which straddles the Hayward Fault.
Making city water systems flow
A new UC Berkeley research center is re-inventing the country’s urban water infrastructure, which is worn from age, population growth and the effects of climate change.
The call of the Arctic
Scientists at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego deploy new technology that records the kaleidoscope of songs and sounds from marine animals in the Arctic. It will help understand the effect of global warming on animals in that region.
Saving fuel and labor on the farm
Farmers partner with UC scientists to develop innovative tilling systems that reduce tractor work and emissions into the environment.
Sleeping for two
A UCSF researcher is helping expectant and new moms get enough sleep. (See more information.)
The science of balancing a bike
In the place some call the Bicycle Capital of the U.S., UC Davis researchers study bike dynamics, handling and control. The knowledge could lead to better designed bikes; different spokes for different folks
Sustaining farms, food supply
A UC ranch looks at irrigation, plant nutrition and soil health issues, as it reinvents agriculture and readies farms to feed a growing population.
Gauging state business climate
UC Irvine economists focus on many factors, including what attracts companies and workers, to give policymakers a good picture of the business environment in California.
More than a garden variety
UC researchers are part of a national consortium of gardens and arboreta dedicated to preventing extinction of plants.
Turning nutshells into power
A UC Discovery Grant created a partnership between UC researchers and a Woodland startup, which is converting wastes into biofuels.
Sing, sing a song
It is not always quite simple, but UCSF neuroscientists use computer technology to figure out how songbirds perfect their tune. Findings could help create tools for people rehabilitating from neuromuscular diseases and injuries.
Zoobiquity
Lions, tigers and people — oh, my. A new research initiative will match medical and veterinary students from different UC campuses to work on projects important to both animal and human health.
Inventing medical devices for children
The UCSF ‘D’Vice Squad’ teams physicians, engineers and other scientists to develop devices that will improve the health of children. (More information)
Doing science, not just telling it
UC Riverside this year opened an innovative laboratory, “The Dynamic Genome,” which gives freshmen the kind of experimental research experience usually reserved for upper classmen or graduate students. (More information)
Inspired by the clouds
A UC Berkeley graduate student explains his fascination with Central American cloud forests and his efforts to share his passion and research with young students.
Looking for life on Mars
In preparing for the next Mars rover project, a UC Davis geologist is developing ways to probe rock structures on the planet. Martian rocks could offer clues whether the planet environment, before or now, could support life.
Mining bacteria
A UCSF scientist studies the interactions of the scores of bacteria inside us and our skin. These natural drug-producing microbes can potentially yield new therapies.
Creating virtual reality avatars
Instead of producing movie blockbusters, UC Merced researchers are creating more realistic human motions for lifelike virtual characters. They can be viewed and used in a variety of ways, including learning tasks.
Getting down to the nanometer
UC Berkeley scientists, in collaboration with the national labs, have devised a nanoscale testing technique that could be invaluable in making sure nuclear facilities and the materials inside them are safe for years to come.
A speedy way to find the bug
Sometimes it takes up to a week to identify a virus that’s making people sick. A UC Irvine physicist is studying viruses, including the flu, to develop a quick and cheap method to identify the culprits. More information
Finding meaning in the cosmos
A UC Santa Cruz husband-and-wife team – an astrophysicist and philosopher – explore the cultural and social implications of the modern scientific understanding of the universe. More information.Taking bite out of the mosquito
UC Riverside research has identified odor molecules that hamper mosquitoes from sniffing out people. It may pave the way for new repellants and prevent deadly diseases spread by the insects.
A critical research zone in the Sierra
With the help of wireless sensors, UC researchers observe the cycle of water deep in the soil. Their studies will track how our water and forests respond to climate change.
Heading into near-zero gravity
UC San Diego students are in Houston, on a NASA plane, this week to investigate what happens in the heads of astronauts during weightlessness. They are part of NASA's Microgravity University, which offers selected students a rare chance to do research in near-zero gravity.
Keeping the planet from being cooked.
Reducing black carbon could immediately slow global warming and save millions of lives, says a UC San Diego scientist. And simply providing cleaner burning stoves in rural villages can help do the trick.
A world record collection
For historians and music lovers, UC Santa Barbara has an online encyclopedia of RCA Victor recordings made between 1900-50. Listings will eventually reach 165,000.
Graduate students form nanotech startup
UCSF and UC Berkeley grads are developing an implant that will deliver precise doses of lifesaving drugs directly into the bloodstream.
Shake, rattle, roll
UC San Diego engineers lead a national effort to ensure that structures can withstand a major earthquake.