Science & Technology

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 […]

Guide to all 12 museums, collections Across the UC Davis campus on Saturday, Feb. 17, free museums and collections will be open to the public for Biodiversity Day. Look for the volunteers in matching yellow t-shirts to find the exhibits.   Arboretum and Public Garden 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visitors can take home their […]

Aggies connected with potential employers including US Department of Veterans Affairs, CA Resource Board, Amazon On Jan. 24, 144 companies attended this year’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Internship and Career fair at the UC Davis ARC Pavilion.   The Internship and Career Center hosted the event. Marci Holland, the executive director of the ICC, was […]

Indigenous knowledge of birds spreading fires rediscovered in Australia The type of environment, climate, vegetation and human activity all play a role in how fires spread. In Australia’s deserts, a new factor must be considered: birds. The indigenous peoples of Australia had myths and tales of raptors starting fires, and recent ethnographic work has shown […]

Agricultural land can be spared while allowing solar energy to flourish A case study in “Environmental Science & Technology” demonstrated that all of the energy needs of California can be provided by solar panels in the Central Valley. By using existing built environments, salt-affected lands, contaminated lands and water reservoirs, solar energy developers can meet […]