Science & Technology

The White Abalone Recovery Program reaches huge milestones in their mission to recover wild and endangered white abalone species Last month, the White Abalone Recovery Program saw success in the form of millions of larvae. In an effort to save the white abalone species, researchers with the UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory and other collaborators […]

Summer school, heavier class loads solution for some Pass times frequently come and go and, each time, students log into their Schedule Builders searching for chemistry classes to meet major requirements and career goals. Some look for the right professor, lecture and discussion times, finally settling on the best lab time for their needs. But […]

New research explores how the Gulf Killifish adapted to deadly pollution in the Houston Ship Channel In the 1970s, toxic chemicals in the Houston ship channel off the coast of Texas were causing catastrophic heart problems in a population of Gulf Killifish, leading to population shrinkage. Yet today, 50 years later, Gulf Killifish are thriving […]

New research shows that the notorious heat waves in the California Central Valley are connected to weather events tens of thousands of miles away Thunderstorms appear overhead in the East Indian Ocean, less than two weeks later a major heat waves strikes California. That is the seemingly strange pattern that atmospheric scientists have uncovered. In […]

Researchers find parasitic amoeba “nibble” on human cells to survive The image of a wolf dressed in sheep’s wool is commonly used as an analogy for camouflaging, and a certain type of parasitic amoeba called Entamoeba histolytica certainly fits this analogy. Discovered by UC Davis researchers, these amoebae “nibble” on human cells and display human […]

As the measles virus spreads, the unvaccinated are left to the mercy of disease As opposition to vaccines rises, so does the rate of new measles infections. Just this year alone, there have been 839 cases of measles in the United States. In California, that number is 45. Since measles was declared virtually nonexistent in […]

Professor Hastings’ passion and involvement in the field of developmental psychology It was not science, but a love for literature that introduced Paul Hastings, a professor in the department of psychology, to the field which he would continue to pursue for years to come. “What it was about reading and literature and mythology and everything […]

A UC Davis professor makes revelations about her journey, as well as her research on the complexity of systems How are monkey societies, power grids and nanomechanical oscillators related? That is one of the questions that Raissa D’Souza, a professor of computer science and a mechanical and aerospace engineering at UC Davis is trying to […]

How her childhood made her the assertive, innovative leader she is today One of the first things noticeable in conversation with LeShelle May is that she has a refined sense of objectivity. Whenever anything negative comes her way, she takes a step back and looks at things objectively to understand how to best handle it. […]

After 43 years at UC Davis, Neil Schore, a professor in the UC Davis Department of Chemistry, still enjoys problem-solving He was the first person in his family to go to college. He was the first person from his high school to go to the University of Pennsylvania. He chose chemistry as his major, and […]

Researchers find protected areas in East Africa do a good job of preventing human encroachment The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is home to some of the most incredible natural spectacles on earth. Every year in Serengeti, millions of wildebeests and zebras undertake the planet’s only remaining great migration of mammals. The park also has […]

UC Davis Mouse Biology Program embarks on gene variant projects to model rare diseases When children are born with a rare diseases, their families may also navigate multiple care providers in search of a diagnosis. Often, genetic testing remains healthcare’s last resort. The UC Davis Mouse Biology Program is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the […]