Science & Technology

Fertility, timing of birth and pregnancy loss observed in Rhesus macaques following exposure to wildfire smoke The California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC) at UC Davis conducted a “unique case-control” study investigating birth outcomes in Rhesus macaques. This species’ breeding period was affected by the Camp Fire, according to a research paper published  in the […]

A new feature called “Discord Student Hubs” serves as a place to find and add servers to connect with classmates at your school Discord, an instant messaging system characterized by small chat rooms or servers, is rolling out a new feature known as Discord Student Hubs. This update was inspired in part by the Discord […]

SENDForC, Bayanihan Clinic and Youth In Dentistry representatives share their experiences from being involved     For many new students, a new chapter has just opened in their book of life as they step foot on the UC Davis campus. Perhaps lost and yearning for connection following a year of virtual classes and interaction, students can […]

From working at the UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain to the UC Davis Medical Center, students are engaged in STEM research across the board     According to the 2021 University of California Accountability Framework, 34% of university-wide seniors reported assisting faculty in conducting research. Research is an integral part of UC Davis, and […]

Davis has several resources for mental health accessible to both students and locals     A survey by the US Census Bureau showed that symptoms of depression or anxiety have increased 11% from 2021 to 2022. Students and members of Yolo County believe climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic may have a toll on mental health. […]

Increased frequency of open-note exams due to virtual classes results in mixed opinions among students  Is it B or C? B or C? The multiple-choice answers toggle back-and-forth in your mind as you glance up at the clock to see that there are only two minutes remaining. This exam is worth 60% of your grade, […]

A professor, a journalist and a Ph.D. student all explore how anthropology has played a role in getting them to where they are today It’s a rite of passage for every college student to reach the point where reciting the classic introduction — name, year, major and what they want to do with their degree […]

New video series combines material engineering concepts and superhero icons for accessible education     ‘Engineering Superheroes,’ a new Youtube video series with a single crowdfunded pilot episode currently released, seeks to introduce elementary school students to material engineering through exploring the science behind their favorite superheroes.  Ricardo Castro, a professor in the Department of Material […]

The Delta variant has more efficient transmissibility with selectively advantageous mutations in its spike protein     With recent anticipation and plans for students to return to UC Davis campus this coming fall, the Delta variant of the coronavirus has brought yet another wave of cases that continue to plague the population of both the vaccinated […]

Two years after being recognized by NASA for their conceptual design, the team reflects on how this project influenced where they are today In 2019, a team of eight UC Davis undergraduate students developed a concept for the Martian Agriculture and Plant Science (MAPS) Greenhouse that was selected as a Top 5 Finalist in the […]

While contrafreeloading is a phenomenon widely observed in confined animals, recent research suggests that domestic cats won’t choose to do so Dogs, pigs, birds, wolves, rodents and even giraffes all have something in common—when given the choice, they prefer to work for their food rather than getting it for free, a phenomenon known as contrafreeloading. […]

60 of 225 participants from original COVID-19 vaccine trial return to UC Davis Medical Center      As of Aug. 20, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that “people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised should receive an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine after the initial 2 doses,” according to their website.  […]