Science & Technology

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 […]

The test uses machine learning to recognize autoantibody patterns in mother’s plasma that are highly associated with autism In a recent study conducted by the UC Davis MIND Institute, researchers discovered specific associations between maternal autoantibody patterns and increased risk of a child developing maternal autoantibody-related autism spectrum disorder (MAR ASD). By using these recurring […]

UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences peel back the layers of the history of fish For the first time ever with a freshwater fish, UC Davis researchers analyzed the stable isotopes of fisheye lenses to determine the life history of the aquatic organism by its diet. The ultimate goal was to determine if restoration projects […]

Participation in parent-child therapy results in decreased behavior problems and improved caregiver-child relationships When we walk by a toddler throwing a tantrum in the middle of a grocery store aisle, we may unconsciously label the child as a troublemaker. But to psychologists, these behavioral problems signal something else—a cry for help. In order to help […]

The novel nut variant, UC Wolfskill, can be harvested earlier than current varieties, increasing harvest efficiency UC Davis is getting ready to release their new walnut variant, UC Wolfskill, to farmers all over California after an 18-year process. Researchers created the UC Wolfskill walnut after initially crossing the Chandler and Solano walnut in 2003, according […]

Several strains seem to be infecting people more efficiently and rapidly Imagine walking through campus and seeing a single white crow among a flock of black ones. The next day, you see 10 white crows. On the following day, you see 500. This is how Jonathan Eisen, a professor in the department of medical microbiology […]

Many UC Davis researchers are studying transportation methods to reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere According to a NASA analysis, 2020 is tied with 2016 as one of the hottest years on record. The average temperature of 2020 was 1.84 degrees Fahrenheit higher than the mean between 1951-1980. As many climate science studies have shown, […]

Low-income families and families of color are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 The spread of COVID-19 has unexpectedly impacted the lives of many individuals, but it has especially affected low-income families in the U.S. A study led by Leah Hibel, an associate professor of human development and family studies at UC Davis, asked Latina mothers in […]

Bohart museum remembers former entomology professor’s legacy In the midst of a chaotic start to 2021, Charlie Nicholson, a postdoctoral researcher in the department of entomology and nematology, found peace in going out on sunny days to observe bumble bees. After carrying out this routine every day at 3:00 p.m., he finally found one on […]