Science & Technology

Natural Reserve System was created for conducting research projects Even at one of the top public universities for research, embarking on a research project as a student may seem overwhelming and issues that hinder progress may arise. For instance, a considerable amount of research is best done outdoors, where people may tamper with equipment that […]

Population genetics, farming practices can create healthier, hardier honey bee Health and honey go hand in hand. It is often suggested that those who suffer allergies eat wildflower honey from local bees. Honey can also kill various bacteria, such as Escherichia coli. But we often don’t think about the health of honey bees, the producers […]

Recent paper analyzes gender dynamics in the office Professor Kimberly Elsbach from the UC Davis Graduate School of Management and Beth Bechky of the Stern School of Business at New York University analyzed interviews of 65 full-time working professionals to show how employees evaluate women in the workplace using cognitive scripts. The study consisted of […]

UC Davis web application works to increase comfort, reduce energy waste Since the fall of 2014, the Energy Conservation Office at UC Davis has had a tile on the myUCDavis site for its web application TherMOOstat. Students, faculty, staff and guests are able to submit comments through TherMOOstat about how rooms on campus feel — […]

Innovative use of tilapia skin helps heal wildlife with burned paws Two female bears and a mountain lion cub were treated for severe burns on their paws after the Sonoma wildfire late last year with a new type of bandage — fish skins. The collaboration between a senior wildlife veterinarian at the California Department of […]

How Native Americans can reverse injustices of past Beth Rose Middleton, a professor in the Native American Studies Department at UC Davis, recently gave a talk about the history of the sale of Native American land in California and how modern tribes can use environmental policy to help take back what is rightfully theirs. The […]

Veterinary Researchers at UC Davis look into why dogs eat their own poop 16 percent of dogs engage in frequent conspecific coprophagy, which means that they have been seen eating their own stools at least six times, according to the results of a web-based survey from veterinary researchers from UC Davis. “Veterinarians frequently get asked […]

Earliest evidence of wine production found in Armenian cave gives scientists insight on ancient, modern methods Wine is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world. The history of this fine delicacy dates back many millennia. In September of 2010, the earliest evidence of wine production was found in a cave in Armenia, […]

UC Davis students use plant breeding methods to improve characteristics of vegetables Imagine a pepper that has the heat of a jalapeño, but the depth and size of a bell pepper. That combination would make a perfect pepper for poppers, chile relleno and other tasty fillings. While this type of cultivar, a variety produced by […]

Veterinary Institute for Regenerative Cures, School of Medicine collaborate to find treatments By using what they learn from treating companion animals like cats and dogs, the  Veterinary Institute for Regenerative Cures can help the School of Medicine find treatments for diseases like cancer and diabetes that affect humans and animals alike. “The science/medicine industry relies […]

Study part of broader Bird Genoscape Project led by UCLA An article published in January 2018 connected genetic variations in migratory songbirds with population changes due to climate change. UC Davis evolution and ecology postdoctoral scholar Rachael Bay is the lead author of the study into a songbird common throughout the Americas, the yellow warbler. […]

Film “Food Evolution” highlights major disconnect between public opinion and scientists’ consensus Food is a part of everyday life, whether it is something that must actively be thought about or is merely within someone’s daily routine. Many scientists are tackling the issue of the most efficient and environmentally-friendly way to produce food, especially since the […]