Science & Technology

Research from the Lawrence Berkeley Lab hints at a new way to create element 120    By NAREN KRISHNA JEGAN — science@theaggie.org   Recent news from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has demonstrated a new way to create superheavy element 116 (livermorium) using a 50-titanium beam targeting a 244-plutonium atom. Using the same technique, these […]

Individuals may still experience issues with tiredness, dizziness and weakness due to persistent inflammatory response   By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org   After contracting COVID-19, many individuals suffer from a plethora of debilitating symptoms that persist long after the initial infection. This condition is known as long COVID.  These health problems can last for weeks, […]

Innovation offers introduces a new method of communication By ARYAMAN BHATIA — science@theaggie.org   UC Davis researchers have published a study explaining their groundbreaking brain-computer interface that enables Casey Harrell — a man with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a nervous system disease that impairs physical functioning — to communicate effectively. This marks a significant advancement […]

Design2Data gives students research experience in genome-related projects   By ARYAMAN BHATIA — science@theaggie.org   A new first-year seminar program at UC Davis, Design2Data (D2D), provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to gain laboratory research experience related to enzymes and protein structures. The program is an extension of Chemistry, Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine Professor Justin […]

While it’s not uncommon to need additional screening, this can evoke significant fear in patients   By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org   Mammograms are used for the early detection of breast cancer, and they are a life-saving tool. The test utilizes X-rays to create images of breast tissue that can be examined for masses or […]

The disease is rapidly transmissible and can cause complications in vulnerable populations   By ZAFREEN SHAIK— science@theaggie.org   Last month, the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the mpox outbreak, formerly known as monkeypox, a global public health emergency. Once limited to certain regions of Africa, the virus has now spread […]

Customers often use popular companies like Uber to replace more sustainable forms of transportation   By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org   Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are known for their convenience and accessibility. They have gained immense popularity in the last few years, but their extensive use comes with a hidden drawback: they often […]

The 13- and 17-year cicadas emerge in the eastern part of North America, illustrating a rare phenomenon that only occurs every 221 years   By MARLE LAMOUNTRY— science@theaggie.org    Every 13 and 17 years, a natural phenomenon occurs in the eastern part of North America that captivates scientists and nature lovers alike — the emergence […]

The compound disrupts the process of autophagy, a process that maintains homeostasis, in fungi   By ARYAMAN BHATIA — science@theaggie.org    Researchers at UC Davis have published a study identifying a potent new fungicide that could revolutionize crop protection. Named ebselen, the chemical has shown remarkable efficacy in combating fungal infections in various crops. Additionally, […]

Delving into the intricate ways that children’s media sparks fond memories and acts as a healing agent   By HENRY ROSENBACH — science@theaggie.org    During an argument about imagination, a close friend once shouted, “But I’m not creative!” The argument continued until we stumbled upon a collection of essays from the Mozambican author Mia Couto. […]

Transit providers pose a threat to internet privacy and can cause serious cybersecurity issues   By ARYAMAN BHATIA — science@theaggie.org    Researchers at UC Davis have published a paper explaining how autocracies control the internet through transit providers, which are largely unknown to the public. “Recent years have seen an increase in governmental interference in […]

UC Davis researchers found that human brain size has increased throughout the decades, which is connected to improved memory function   By MARLE LAMOUNTRY — science@theaggie.org    It’s often said that bigger is better, and in the case of human brains, this holds true — new research has found evidence of their growing size. Researchers […]