Science & Technology

UC Davis researchers’ findings emphasize the demand for more robust policies to curb food waste    By EKATERINA MEDVEDEVA— science@theaggie.org   On Sept. 16, 2015, the United States set out to achieve one of its most important domestic environmental goals: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a […]

UC Davis Health cardiology team is one of the first in nation to use novel pVAD system    By NAREN KRISHNA JEGAN — science@theaggie.org The circulatory system relies on blood vessels to carry deoxygenated and oxygenated blood to and from the heart, respectively. When vessels are blocked as a result of plaque/cholesterol buildup, this can […]

One of the oldest wolves ever recorded in Yellowstone, Wolf 907F, died after a conflict with a rival pack   By KATELYN BURNS— science@theaggie.org   Wolf 907F, nicknamed the “Queen of Wolves,” died on Dec. 25, 2024 after fighting with a rival pack of wolves. Considered one of the oldest wolves ever recorded in Yellowstone […]

A study documents a “conversation” with Twain the humpback whale   By KATELYN BURNS— science@theaggie.org   Whales have incredible social and vocal complexity. Similarities between human language and humpback whale songs had been noted despite humans and humpback whales being evolutionarily distant. In a study conducted in 2021 by UC Davis animal behaviorists and published […]

UC Davis researchers analyze the polarized light data from the South Pole Telescope, corroborating the standard cosmological model   By EKATERINA MEDVEDEVA — science@theaggie.org   A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… Actually, if we look far enough into space, we will not find any galaxies. The light from those places was […]

“If you’re going to take on a rule that’s been around for a hundred years, you have to have a certain type of mindset — being willing to go out on a limb.” — Neil Garg By NAREN KRISHNA JEGAN — science@theaggie.org In 1924, organic chemist Julius Bredt created an empirical observation about ringed molecules […]

The UC Davis Coffee Center is looking to make UC Davis one of the top places for coffee research and education   By KATELYN BURNS— science@theaggie.org   What began as an introductory chemical engineering course has become a center dedicated to coffee research and education. One of the most popular undergraduate elective courses at UC […]

Gene therapy research from UCSF may one day cure glioblastoma multiforme, the deadliest form of brain cancer   By NAREN KRISHNA JEGAN — science@theaggie.org   Immunology is the study of the body’s various defense mechanisms. One main focus in this area of research is how to create defense mechanisms against malignant tumors, such as glioblastoma […]

UC Davis researchers unveil the compensatory nature of fidgeting in adults with hyperactivity   By EKATERINA MEDVEDEVA — science@theaggie.org   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that interferes with their ability to concentrate on tasks and, often, remain still. This poses challenges in settings where undivided attention is required, such as in […]

Native to the backwaters of the Amazon River, Victoria amazonica have been brought to UC Davis for the first time   By KATELYN BURNS— science@theaggie.org   Victoria amazonica is native to tropical South America, and it is found in the backwaters of the Amazon River. This plant is used to conditions where the water is […]

UC Davis researchers unveil the compensatory nature of fidgeting in adults with hyperactivity   By EKATERINA MEDVEDEVA — science@theaggie.org   Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that can lead to an individual’s difficulty concentrating on a task, excess movements and impulsivity. This can pose challenges in settings where undivided attention is required, such as […]

New technology can deliver mRNA to to cells in-utero and correct faulty genes   By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org We’ve probably all heard about gene editing at some point or another, either in the context of a novel scientific breakthrough or a far-fetched sci-fi story. If you’re not sure what gene editing entails, it is […]