Science & Technology

Engineers without Borders at UC Davis provides sustainable solutions to empower underserved communities globally Engineers without Borders applies engineering skills to provide solutions that elevate the quality of life in underprivileged communities in developing countries. The Davis chapter of the organization currently has three projects in Peru, Bolivia and Kenya and has had successful projects […]

New research from UC Davis and other universities explores the curious characteristics of networks. Networks like the internet, powergrid and brain control our lives, yet the underlying dynamics that define them are somewhat mysterious. One of the most fascinating dynamics is the natural tendency for behavior in networks to synchronize. A famous example of network […]

School environments and climates within California schools shapes student mental health and belonging. Across California, students come to class to engage with topics and concepts that prepare them for their futures. But they also confront their own mental health within their schools and communities. “According to the California Healthy Kids survey, there has been a […]

UC Davis researchers use data and computer statistics to create more individualized bacterial infection screening protocol Doctors must often subject infant children to invasive medical tests when they are brought into the emergency room with a fever. One such test is called a lumbar puncture or a spinal tap. It involves sticking a needle in […]

Sequenced strawberry genome may pave way for the breeding of higher quality strawberries As a result of the collaboration between scientists at UC Davis and Michigan State University, strawberry cultivators may be able to use its DNA as a guide to breed strawberries with certain qualities pertaining to color, taste, shape and aroma. In a […]

New imaging method allows researchers to produce models of bone movement in wrists Although our wrists play a vital role in our day-to-day lives, from lifting our phones to opening doors, the extent of our knowledge on this body part is fairly limited. This lack of understanding is what sparked a team of researchers, including […]

From brain zoos, trivia and research featuring mice on opioids, NeuroFest strives to bring a transformative experience for community members of all ages and backgrounds. On Saturday, Mar. 9, the UC Davis Center for Neuroscience will host NeuroFest at the UC Davis Conference Center from 12:30 to 5 p.m. NeuroFest invites all Davis community members […]

A construction technology partially developed at UC Davis is being used to seal buildings and make them more energy-efficient. Anyone who experienced the haze of smoke that descended on Northern California during the Camp Fire last year understands the benefits of an airtight building. When a structure doesn’t eak, the air quality inside can be […]

University of California participates in the Million Light Bulb Challenge The University of California launched The Million Light Bulb Challenge to replace one million incandescent light bulbs for high-quality, energy-efficient LED light bulbs in campus buildings and residences to encourage the reduction of carbon footprints and energy usage. All UC students, staff, faculty, alumni and […]

A snapshot of the dairy microbiome from dairy cows to consumer food products Dairy products house a variety of nutrients and are capable of supporting both human health and microbial life. UC Davis research offers a glimpse at the microbial life maintained by dairy milk during its production and provides clues as to how dairy […]

Researchers study the effects of oxytocin, alcohol, methamphetamine on pair-bonding in Titi monkeys, prairie voles With Valentine’s Day having just passed, the topic of love is a frequent conversation starter and comes with lots of questions. What causes people to fall in love? How do close relationships form, and what causes them to end? The […]

Study finds shorter sleep durations lead to a decrease in EEG waves In a recent study restricting sleep durations in adolescents, the UC Davis Sleep Lab found that shorter sleep durations led to a significant decrease in waking EEG power. This is just one part of the laboratory’s long history of looking at sleep in […]