Science & Technology

Biodiversity Museum Day showcases nematodes, yeast cultures, wildlife conservation The UC Davis campus swarmed with guests of all ages on Feb. 19 as they examined the cutting-edge research done at the university. Among the research displayed were collections of nematodes, fish biology and yeast and wildlife. The small but mighty nematode fanfare at the Biodiversity […]

UC Davis, national cancer centers highlight the importance of HPV vaccines Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that infects human cells, and also serves as the cause of about 5 percent of all cancers. UC Davis and other national cancer centers endorsed the HPV vaccination in January 2017, contributing to a nationwide effort in combatting […]

Eye surgery of Derrick the horse inspires children’s book, funds research As majestic as they appear, horses are susceptible to many of the same illnesses and diseases that affect humans. One particular horse, Derrick, was treated by the UC Davis Veterinary Hospital after he developed cataracts and gradually began to lose his vision. For a […]

Class to explore medical, physiological benefits, risks of cannabis, cannabinoids UC Davis undergraduate students can now enroll in a new science course that examines the physiological effects of cannabis on major organ systems in humans. Physiology of Cannabis (HPH 115) will provide students with an intensive overview of the health benefits and risks associated with […]

Collaborative project will provide a cleaner, healthier Arboretum The thick, green Arboretum waterway is a thing of the past thanks to UC Davis professors and Arboretum staff who are launching exciting new programs to improve water health. Andrew Fulks, the assistant director of the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden, is in charge of a […]

NASA scientists conduct research at McLaughlin Natural Reserve Since the beginning of modern astronomical research, the possibility of life on other planets has been a topic of peak interest. With the goal of looking into the processes that make life possible on our planet, a group of NASA scientists have been working on a research […]

Updated report cites sufficient evidence for various cancers, genetic health problems The infamous and controversial chemical Agent Orange, used as a war tactic during the Vietnam War, may not seem familiar to students and youth of our current generation. However, its impact on human health can still be observed in today’s society. The UC Davis […]

New marine reptile fossil found, questions life at end of Permian period The Permian mass extinction occurred 250 million years ago and wiped out nearly 96 percent of the planet’s species. However, a recently-discovered marine reptile fossil sheds lights on how quickly life rebounded after the extinction. The recovered fossil, sclerocormus parviceps, was found in […]

The possible emergence of new physics; cutting-edge measurements of the Hubble Constant The night sky holds the secrets of the universe, and UC Davis professor Chris Fassnacht and an international team of collaborators are helping unlock its many mysteries. Their research focuses on measuring the rate at which the universe is expanding. Fassnacht used an […]

Negative effects of vaping explored by UC Newsroom Within the past century, smoking cigarettes was advised by physicians as a method of keeping a slim figure. The health effects of this were disastrous and progressive awareness campaigns were launched that gradually brought the smoking rate to its current all-time low in the U.S. Recently, the […]

New moth species named Neopalpa donaldtrumpi, raises awareness for environmental conservation Microscopic combovers and barren sand dunes have gifted the world with a new moth species named after a man with the country’s most infamous hairstyle. The Neopalpa donaldtrumpi moth was collected by a team from the Bohart Museum of Entomology at UC Davis. The […]

UC Davis MIND Institute researchers explore effects of virtual realities on autism Video games rarely carry a positive connotation. The mere mention of video games is often accompanied by images of nagging mothers and children staring at screens in  zombie-like trances while fiddling tirelessly with controllers. Therefore, it may be surprising to learn that virtual […]