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No winner crowned in Beer-For-a-Butterfly contest for first time in 49 years

March 2, 2020

Capturing cabbage white butterfly proved impossible A butterfly for a pitcher of beer is not a fair trade, except in the eyes of Arthur Shapiro,...

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February honors heart health, brings awareness to nation’s leading cause of death

February 28, 2020

Three heart scientists speak on importance of this month As February comes to a close, so does American Heart Month, which spans the entirety of...

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Nytch Inc. helps local businesses beat out large online stores

February 27, 2020

New app connects shoppers with desired products at local businesses in Yolo County Born and raised in Woodland, Grant Lea saw a problem in his...

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Genetic analyses reveal why dogs have different coat colors

February 26, 2020

Redhead furry friends get coat color from repeated segments of DNA A new study from UC Davis researchers explores the genetic controls that make similar...

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“Reverse” solar panels harness Earth’s heat to generate energy

February 26, 2020

Heat-radiating panels supplement solar cells meant to generate electricity at night A groundbreaking theoretical study from two UC Davis researchers explores the possibility of using...

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Grants for gun violence research available from UC Firearm Violence Research Center

February 24, 2020

First federally funded gun-violence research initiative in 20 years The UC Firearm Violence Research Center (UCFC), located at UC Davis, recently launched a new round...

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Science competition hosted by Science Olympiad at UC Davis draws hundreds of high schoolers

February 24, 2020

Aggie Invitational featured over 20 events across various disciplines Over 600 students from a variety of Northern California high schools visited UC Davis to put...

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UC Davis physicist takes temperature of dark matter

February 19, 2020

Researchers learn more about properties of light-distorting dark matter particles For a substance that makes up approximately 27% of the universe, there is surprisingly little...

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California Babies Project works to better understand lives of Mexican families in Yolo County

February 18, 2020

Human development research focused on often overlooked communities In California, Hispanics have surpassed whites as the largest ethnic group in the state. Although it is...

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UC Davis D-Lab combines art, engineering in new course

February 18, 2020

From teaching to research projects, D-lab focuses on sustainability When Dr. Kurt Kornbluth looks back on his time designing and building wheelchairs in Africa and...

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Seeds optimize sprouting time based on genetic responses to environmental cues

February 18, 2020

Genetic variation across climates affects seed germination Seeds may appear lifeless as they lay dormant in the soil, but inside each little capsule is a...

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Wuhan coronavirus brings worldwide consequences

February 14, 2020

Scientific explanation of 2019-nCOv outbreak A novel coronavirus, first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, has made its way across the world, infecting more individuals...

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Public healthcare at risk due to misinformation on Twitter

February 13, 2020

Researchers work to understand connection between low flu vaccine uptake, spread of misinformation online Social media has become a persistent and crucial part of society....

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Gov. Newsom proposes $50 million to make California ‘no-kill’ state for shelter animals

February 13, 2020

UC Davis Koret Medicine Program will help shelters decrease euthanasia rates with funds from state budget Whether it’s a cat at the shelter or...

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UC Davis works with conservation groups work to conduct mountain gorilla population survey

February 13, 2020

Survey shows increase in mountain gorilla population The mountain gorillas — Bikingi, Bweza, Habinyanja, Kahungye and Rushegura — living in protected areas in central and...

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