Science & Technology

Faculty at the McClellan Nuclear Research Center conducted neutron imaging on certain components of the NASA Perseverance rover to ensure the rover’s functioning abilities On Feb. 18, National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Perseverance rover landed at the Jezero Crater on Mars after seven months of space travel. This was made possible by the contributions […]

Extreme cold weather conditions caused failure of power plants, leaving Texans without electricity The devastating conditions in Texas have been broadcasted across the country as Texans have suffered through several crises due to power outages, which stemmed from a series of severe winter storms beginning Feb. 10. Residents have had to go days without adequate […]

Cabozantinib, a new cancer treatment, leads to prolonged progression-free survival and better responses from patients The UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center recently contributed to a national collaborative clinical study which revolutionized treatment for patients with metastatic papillary kidney cancer, according to a press release from UC Davis Health.   Dr. Primo Lara, a medical oncologist specializing […]

A recipient of the Edwin Boldrey Award, Dr. Ignacio Saez, is recognized by the San Francisco Neurological Society For many, decision-making is given little to no thought on a day-by-day basis. However, one faculty member in the UC Davis Department of Neurological Surgery did not overlook what often seems to be subtle and instinctive to […]

Network of agricultural organizations works toward reducing the risk farmworkers have of contracting COVID-19 While it may not seem like a luxury to those stuck behind screens all day, working from home during the pandemic is not something everyone can afford. Many agricultural workers have continued to work in the fields throughout the pandemic to […]

Organized anti-vaccine groups are deliberately spreading misinformation, and social media companies are doing little to stop them In the age of social media, knowledge has never been more easily accessible. However, just as information is available at the tip of your fingers, so is misinformation. With the seemingly endless wealth of information and misinformation, it […]

The program contributes to California’s agriculture industry by crossing and releasing new strawberry varieties every year The UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program added two more varieties of strawberries to its long list of released cultivars that have improved the strawberry growing industry. The UCD Finn and UCD Mojo were designed to replace the Portola strawberry […]

UC Davis and University of Reno faculty teams work together to understand the relationship between butterfly abundance and climate change, land use and pesticides Climate change is affecting Sierra butterflies studied on land areas not exposed to human interaction, according to a recent study led by Chris Halsch, a doctoral candidate in the ecology, evolution […]

Minimizing intensive energy operations in water systems can reduce water usage and costs comparable to current energy efficiency programs In an innovative time where power and energy have evolved tremendously in the past few decades, efficiency and conservation have become new focal points, constantly being optimized in balance with costs. A study conducted by UC […]

Study reveals counties with increased number of cannabis dispensaries have decreased rates of opioid-related deaths As COVID-19 continues to dominate public health concerns, another epidemic still remains prevalent in the background—the opioid crisis. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the U.S. saw the highest number of deaths within a 12-month period during the […]

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine creates antibodies just as effectively as other vaccination methods, but with the help of mRNA technology Messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines have been making headlines this past year during the COVID-19 pandemic, but what exactly are they?  Since the development of the smallpox vaccine in 1796, scientists have been continually searching for […]

Health professionals remind public about the importance of early diagnoses and treatments to mitigate cancer threats With many people believing that stepping into a hospital will heighten their risk of contracting COVID-19, some may be waiting to get their annual check-ups until the pandemic is over. Predictions by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) illustrate the […]