Science & Technology

Watch where you step, because ants are crucial contributors in the continued discovery of the world we live in. Insects, although small, are one of the greatest indicators of biodiversity in an area. Brian Fisher, chairman of the department of entomology at the California Academy of Sciences, has been studying insects and ants for decades. […]

College unfortunately costs a great deal of money — to attend, live, play, eat, party. As with any long list, priorities and disarray abound at the thought of paying expenses. Fortunately for students and adults alike, Mint.com can make this job easier by managing, tracking and budgeting users’ personal finances. In this secure, accurate forum, […]

On a purely selfish level, I enjoy the switch from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time. Anything that gives me an extra hour of sleep is a cause for celebration for my sleep-deprived brain, and I imagine many college students feel the same (especially since midterm season is just ending and we can finally relax […]

Comedian Richard Jeni once said, “one out of every three Americans weighs as much as the other two.” That was the part of his act that was not supposed to be funny. Fast food has received a bad rap as being the primary cause of obesity, but a recent study by UC Davis researchers has […]

The most recent report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) states that California is no longer the most energy-efficient state in the United States. According to the report from the private research group, Massachusetts is now the country’s most efficient state followed by California, New York, Oregon and Washington, respectively. California held […]

Every year, chemical engineering students from across the country meet for a competition of accuracy and precision. The competition, which was hosted by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) from Oct. 14 to 16, is a challenge to design a chemically-powered car that will travel a specified distance. The car that stops closest to […]

Do you know anyone who doesn’t have a cell phone? Chances are that, if you’re in lecture while you’re reading this, most students are either on their cell phones or have them out on their desks. Despite some professors’ rules to keep cell phones turned off and in backpacks, students still use them. UC Davis […]

As a horror movie junkie, Halloween is my favorite holiday. What’s not to love about watching scary movies with friends dressed in a huge variety of costumes? Horror movies have the rare quality that no matter if the movie is good or bad, it can be equally enjoyable. Truly good horror movies, such as The […]

A recent study found that white children are far more likely to receive CT scans than are African American or Hispanic children. Led by JoAnne Natale, medical director of the UC Davis Children’s Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and associate professor of pediatric critical care medicine at UC Davis School of Medicine, this study is an analysis of previous research, which found a prediction rule for CT scan use.

This fall, students have more to worry about than just the common cold. UC Berkeley students must take extra care with their health this season, as there is currently a confirmed outbreak of mumps on campus.

Nematodes are some of the most important animals that we rarely ever see. They’re commonly called roundworms because, well, that’s what they look like. They’re much more diverse than you would expect, though, ranging from microscopic bacteria grazers and plant eaters to foot-long worms in the human intestine.

Polonium 210 (210Po) has a life of intrigue and infamy compared to other elements. Since its discovery by Marie Curie 113 years ago, it has been used for a variety of purposes including heating satellites, removing static from photography equipment and even KGB assassinations.