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Science & Technology

The evolutionary and biological significance of lead

Lead: a heavy metal toxin that is deeply connected to our ancestors' neurodevelopment and historical evolutionary processes By EMILIA ROSE— science@theaggie.org In 1921, an American chemist...

Lower choline levels in the brain linked to anxiety disorders 

This UC Davis study is the first meta-analysis to demonstrate a chemical pattern in anxiety disorders   By JOANNA ABRAHAM— science@theaggie.org   In a September 2025 study, UC...

Influenza and norovirus cases are on the rise

Tips for staying healthy and proactive this sick season By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org It’s 2026. With the start of the new year comes lots of...

Tackling the mysteries of universe expansion

Nobel Prize Laureate in Physics, Adam Riess, leads two lectures at UC Davis during the start of November By EKATERINA MEDVEDEVA— science@theaggie.org The beginning of November...

Metal-organic frameworks, unexpected tunnels and a clever FOX

A Summary of the 2025 Nobel Prizes in chemistry, physics and medicine and the science behind them By NAREN KRISHNA JEGAN— science@theaggie.org Recently, the Royal Swedish...

Sacramento’s Digital Equity program allocates technology kits to the community

Kits include computers, internet access and hotspots By JOANNA ABRAHAM— science@theaggie.org Despite Sacramento’s proximity to Silicon Valley — which is the home of multi-billion dollar tech...

Dark matter detection and its significance

What is dark matter, how do we detect it and what does it mean for our understanding of the universe? By EMILIA ROSE — science@theaggie.org  How...

A look into dinosaur ecosystems and its insights on evolution

Examining the various theories and evidence about life before the extinction of the dinosaurs   By EMILIA ROSE— science@theaggie.org   66 million years ago, an asteroid of similar...

Comida y Comunidad:’ How Itzel Villagran brings her heritage to the Student Farm

This UC Davis student promotes diversity and food justice by cultivating Latin American crops and hosting cooking workshops     By LILA MAGBILANG—science@theaggie.org   Standing behind the stove of...

From songbird to falcon, bird siblings help teach one another new techniques

Recent research highlights a songbird species’ beneficial relationship with their siblings, a trait that also presents in falcon sibling relationships   By KATELYN BURNS — science@theaggie.org   While...

Dark matter detection and its significance

What is dark matter, how do we detect it and what does it mean for our understanding of the universe?   By EMILIA ROSE — science@theaggie.org   How...

Why and how do we look for alien life?

Unidentified objects appear in the sky, like 3I/ATLAS, offer insight into the key signs of life that scientists look for By EMILIA ROSE — science@theaggie.org We...

Getting your Hands on the Land

Hands on the Land provides free trips that allow students and community members to gain access to the UC Reserves and participate in habitat...

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the BRAVE project aims to limit disease spread through cleaner indoor air

UC Davis, as part of a multi-institutional team, is working to change how buildings operate with new biosensors and a risk model to maintain...

Is mind-wandering the root of creativity?

Diving into the dynamics of focus and certain ADHD traits   By EMILIA ROSE - science@theaggie.org    We all get distracted sometimes. Maybe even right now. Maybe you’re...