Science & Technology

Part one of a continuing series about experiences on an archeological dig in Poland Indiana Jones, Laura Croft, “The Mummy” movies. These famous depictions of archeologists are often pitted against powerful, rich enemies that seek to loot and destroy archeological sites. In reality, looters are rarely criminal masterminds that steal treasures from famous sites. Instead, […]

Part two of a continuing series about experiences on an archeological dig in Poland One of the most iconic Halloween costumes is the vampire. Dark clothes, a cape and fangs are all you need to imitate Dracula or any other vampire from popular horror movies. However, there was a time when people were genuinely afraid […]

UC Davis assistant professor awarded prestigious grant to study tau protein in TBI Kassandra Ori-McKenney, an assistant professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, was recently announced as a Pew Biomedical Scholar. She has been awarded a four-year grant totaling $300,000 to study the role of the tau protein in the degeneration of […]

Parasitic blister beetle larvae exploit the sex pheromones of their host bee species and reap benefits Abandoned by their parents on a blade of grass in the sand dunes, parasitic blister beetle larvae cluster together after hatching and laying dormant for an entire winter. Spring has come, and their chances of survival depend on their […]

A UC Davis project is turning food that would normally be thrown away into more edible and appealing products Mocha bites, bite-sized snacks made of almond pulp and chocolate, are vegan and gluten-free. The product is not available in stores, but has showed up at San Francisco’s Fancy Food Show and was in UC Davis’ […]

Summers are spent working, traveling, giving back to the community Summer in Davis can be spent playing sports outside, learning new skills, traveling, hiking, performing research, playing music or taking classes. Some UC Davis community members may be wondering: what are some of our favorite professors doing when school is out? Gwen Arnold, an assistant […]

Be prepared and know your resources when apartment-hunting Transitioning to off-campus housing after a year in the dorms is difficult. In the dorms, staff clean the common areas, dining commons provide hearty meals, and an RA lives right down the hall. This adjustment is made more difficult by the fact that students have to find […]

Davis offers multiple modes of transport for a variety of needs What separates Davis from many typical cities is its love for alternative modes of transport. Nearly 47% of people bike to campus, over half the amount of people who get around by car. With cycling being such a popular way to travel around Davis, […]

Where and when animals eat food is dependent on those around them Animals are socially influenced by each other, which affects everything from how much individuals eat to the likelihood that certain species will go extinct. For example, a study shows that algae-eating fish in coral reefs will eat food in more dangerous areas if […]

IEJS brings students, professionals together to get involved in environmental justice activities The Interdisciplinary Environmental Justice Symposium brought together community members, professionals, students and researchers to discuss methods of improving environmental health in vulnerable populations. The event was organized by Joelle Toney and Alexandria Igwe, the special events coordinator and student director of the GAAAP […]

The Earth BioGenome Project will sequence the genome of all eukaryotic species on Earth Fifteen years after the conclusion of the Human Genome Project, scientists are proposing an ambitious sequel: the Earth BioGenome Project. The EBP is a large-scale effort to sequence the genome of not just a singular species, but of all eukaryotic species […]

UC Davis study shows long-term and short-term relationships are not differentiable The old adage “love at first sight” might’ve just been weakened by UC Davis professor Paul Eastwick’s recent study. The study compared the timing of milestones in short-term and long-term relationships along with the occurrence and intensity of romantic experiences. They found that when […]