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Study finds loneliness to be a strong predictor of cognitive decline

Science & TechnologyOctober 22, 2026
UC Davis psychology researchers separate the ‘subjective and objective aspects’ of social connection
By Caleb Chen - design@theaggie.org

Ice ice baby: finding the origin of the universe using subatomic particles and ice

Science & TechnologyOctober 22, 2026
This curiosity column explains the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics

A small department asking the largest questions

Science & TechnologyOctober 15, 2026
The Department of Science and Technology studies aims to explore the past, present and future of technology
Packets of Sweet'N Low, a zero calorie artificial sweetener made from saccharin.

The good, bad and ugly of artificial sweeteners

Science & TechnologyOctober 15, 2026
This week’s curiosity column investigates the misconception that artificial sweeteners are healthier than regular sugar
Avocados hang from an avocado tree. (Courtesy of Matthias Oben / Pexels)

Morning she, afternoon he: the sex-changing dance of avocados

Science & TechnologyOctober 15, 2026
UC Davis study reveals a genetic hints for why avocado trees change sex throughout the day
By Caleb Chen - design@theaggie.org

UC Davis environmental research center advances freshwater watershed technology

Science & TechnologyOctober 7, 2026
Tahoe Environmental Research Center aims to restore Clear Lake’s oxygen quality
By Caleb Chen - design@theaggie.org

Doomed to doomscroll

Science & TechnologyOctober 7, 2026
Screen addiction has shown to have negative impacts on student well-being
By Caleb Chen - design@theaggie.org

The furry flying friends under the Yolo Causeway

Science & TechnologyOctober 7, 2026
This week’s curiosity column dives into why bats hang upside down
UC Davis alumna Stephanie A. Dole debuts new children's entomology book, "Bug Power." (Courtesy of Stephanie A. Dole)

Bug Powers: Real-life insect superheroes at the Bohart Museum of Entomology

Science & TechnologyOctober 1, 2026
UC Davis alumna Stephanie Dole releases new children’s entomology book
In the Alzheimer’s affected brain, abnormal levels of the beta-amyloid protein clump together to form plaques (seen in brown) that collect between neurons and disrupt cell function. Abnormal collections of the tau protein accumulate and form tangles (seen in blue) within neurons, harming synaptic communication between nerve cells. (Courtesy of the National Institute on Aging, NIH)

UC Davis Research Center secures $23 million dollar grant

Science & TechnologyOctober 1, 2026
Researchers plan to explore multifactorial causes of Alzheimer’s, dementia and neurodegeneration
A bottle of Kirkland olive oil sits on a kitchen counter. UC Davis' recent fruit oil study revealed that a large amount of processed foods containing avocado and olive oils were adulterated. (Jenna Lee / Aggie)

UC Davis report reveals food adulteration in expensive oils

Science & TechnologySeptember 30, 2026
Students weigh in on a recent fruit oil study
Students participate in a food analysis lab at the Robert Mondavi Institute on January 20, 2020. (Aggie File)

From first-year to faculty: How to succeed in your first year as a STEM major

Science & TechnologySeptember 19, 2026
Science and technology students and faculty share pieces of advice for incoming undergraduates