Science & Technology

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 […]

First animal trials connect bovine seaweed consumption to lower enteric methane emissions California’s Senate Bill 32 has called for a greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction in the state of California. By the year 2030, the state hopes to be 40 percent below 1990 level emissions. This calls all industries into action, including California’s massive and influential […]

UC Davis study shows potential responses of long-lived seabirds to changing ENSO frequency Brandt’s cormorants are seabirds native to the Pacific coast. They’re black and sleek, with long necks, oval bodies, and bright blue chins. The oldest recorded Brandt’s cormorant was seventeen years of age, a relatively long lifespan for a bird species. A recent […]

New research gives new hope to a treatment for ASD According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 68 children born in the U.S. are diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum, and these numbers are projected to rise. Despite the high frequency of autism, very little is actually known about the […]

UC Davis study demonstrates importance of within-state variation In 2016, California had one of the lowest death rates from gun violence in the country. This statistic has shifted since then, but the reality is more complex than “up” or “down.” A study from UC Davis collected data on firearm-related homicides and suicides in California over […]

UC Davis researchers find that coffee aids group discussion From its origins in Ethiopia to its becoming an integral part of North American culture, coffee has been consumed since at least the 15th century. According to associate professor David Kyle of the Department of Sociology, coffee consumption being accompanied by the advent of specialized coffee […]

Unanimous vote by California Energy Commission goes into effect 2020 The California Energy Commision voted 5-0 to require rooftop solar panels on all new single-family homes and small apartment buildings up to three stories tall. The vote took place on May 9 and the mandate will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020. Exemptions may […]

GZA of the Wu-Tang Clan visits UC Davis to speak about science, music Hip-hop icon and lyricist GZA visited the Mondavi Center on May 21 for the final Chancellor’s Colloquium of the quarter. The speaking event, titled “Dark Matter: An Evening of Songs and Science,” was a collaboration between the Chancellor’s Office, the John Muir […]

Effects of air pollution at Nishi project site hotly debated On June 5, residents of Davis can vote for or against Measure J, which will approve or halt the Nishi project. The Nishi project is a set of proposed student housing apartments situated between the railroad tracks and I-80, behind the Manetti Shrem Museum. One […]