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UC Davis researchers receive a $4.9 million grant to further develop self-cloning crops  

The technology provides a cost-effective method to help small-scale farmers increase yield    By JOANNA ABRAHAM— science@theaggie.org    In January 2026, UC Davis researchers at the Sundaresan Lab...
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Spinosaurus Mirabilis: a new dinosaur species 

What the discovery of this new species means and how it questions our understanding of past findings   By EMILIA ROSE— science@theaggie.org   As many know, the dinosaur-filled...
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The UC Davis iGEM team makes a reappearance after a 4-year hiatus

Students share their stories about the bioinnovation club   By NAREN KRISHNA JEGAN — science@theaggie.org   The International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) is the world’s premier international synthetic...
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 The cosmic coincidence of eclipses

A Feb. 17 annular solar eclipse darkened the surface of Antarctica   By EMILIA ROSE— science@theaggie.org   On Feb. 17, 2026, a glowing ring of fire passed over...
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UC Davis Health is the first medical center in the world to use a novel device to treat leaky heart valves

The device functions as an alternative to surgical methods and allows for quicker recovery  By JOANNA ABRAHAM— science@theaggie.org  In November 2025, UC Davis Health became the...
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Cyclone RoboSub: UC Davis’s only underwater robotics team

UC Davis student-run underwater robotics team is set to partake in international RoboSub competition By NAREN KRISHNA JEGAN — science@theaggie.org Robots have been an increasingly present...
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AI-planned rover route sheds light on the future of space exploration

Developments in pre-planned Martian rover routes may allow humans to effectively traverse new frontiers By EMILIA ROSE— science@theaggie.org From Dec. 8 to 10, amidst the parched...
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Healthy sleep relies on more factors than just number of hours

While getting 8 hours of sleep is beneficial, timing and consistency also play a role in long-term health By EMILIA ROSE — science@theaggie.org On any given...
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Students and alumni share fond memories of Claude, the California Academy of Sciences’ albino alligator

Claude passed away in December 2025 at the age of 30 By NAREN KRISHNA JEGAN — science@theaggie.org On Dec. 2, 2025, the California Academy of Sciences...
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NASA plans a major mission to return to the Moon

Students react to the upcoming Artemis II mission By NAREN KRISHNA JEGAN — science@theaggie.org “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”  This line,...
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Delving into the expansion of the universe: Why dark energy isn’t the whole story

Scientists predict the expansion of the universe using Finsler gravity and highlight the limits of using just one model By EMILIA ROSE — science@theaggie.org Where is...
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Undergraduate physics conference to take place at UC Davis on Feb. 7

UC Davis undergraduate students organize a local physics conference in lieu of annual Conference for Undergraduate Women and Gender Minorities event By EKATERINA MEDVEDEVA— science@theaggie.org In...
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Why was it so cold this past December?

A temperature inversion is the culprit for the recent weather conditions By NAREN KRISHNA JEGAN — science@theaggie.org The Central Valley is known for its Mediterranean climate...
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Expressive communication in Down syndrome

UC Davis researchers receive $5.5 million NIH grant to lead a five-year study on expressive communication development in children with Down syndrome By JOANNA ABRAHAM—...
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 Expressive communication in Down syndrome 

UC Davis researchers receive $5.5 million NIH grant to lead a five-year study on expressive communication development in children with Down syndrome   By JOANNA ABRAHAM—...
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