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Science & Technology

No more dark energy?

UC Davis mathematicians find different explanation for cosmic acceleration The universe is quickly expanding through a phenomenon called cosmic acceleration. The theory of general relativity,...

Space Archeology: Mapping the Past from Above

Satellite technology allows anyone with a computer to aid archeologists in unearthing new discoveries about ancient civilizations Satellite technology has given rise to what is...

UC Davis microbiologists analyze microbes on International Space Station

Microbiologists analyzed swabs taken by astronauts, found similar microbes to houses on Earth Microbiologists from Project MERCCURI, a collaboration between SciStarter, Science Cheerleader and UC...

New Food Group For Chickens: Larvae?

UC Davis Poultry Farm supplements chickens’ diets with black soldier fly larvae to boost nutrition, make farm more sustainable Since the world population is expected...

Tracking Predator and Prey

UC Davis primatologists study primates and predator interactions in a new way It is often very difficult for researchers to study animals without influencing their...

Flu vaccine created annually to shield people from influenza

Universal vaccine under development Every winter, healthcare providers and vulnerable populations are encouraged to receive a yearly vaccine for the flu, a disease caused by...

The Glute-Ins and Outs of Celiac Disease

About 1 percent of U.S. population suffers from Celiac disease, yet effects don’t receive much recognition outside afflicted community Synonymous with carbs, weight-gain, faulty metabolisms,...

Geodynamo research breaks through surface of supercomputer analysis

Working group involves collaborators from universities across the country Imagine that one day, the electrical grids covering the earth malfunctioned. All technology powered by electricity...

Driverless Cars: Potential Solution to Climate Change

Use of driverless vehicles could reduce transport-related carbon dioxide emissions by over 80 percent in 2050 It’s predicted that by 2050, driverless cars will be...

Champion equine now healthy as a horse after botulism poisoning

UC Davis Vet Med Center brought ill roping horse back to perfect health An American quarter horse is now in stable condition after ingesting a...

Living a Waste-Free Lifestyle

UC Davis moves toward goal of waste-free campus by 2020 It seems that a number of people fully embrace the zero waste trend. One woman...

Women in Computer Science

Only 24.4 percent of computer science majors are women There was a time when women were at the forefront of computer science. Many of the...

Five alpacas dead from oleander poisoning

Unattended brush pile source of deadly July accident at Antibodies, Inc. Five alpacas died at Antibodies, Inc., an immunochemistry products and services provider in Davis,...

Jell-O Potentially New Superfood

Study shows that gelatin strengthens tendons, ligaments, bones Kale, acai, quinoa… and now Jell-O? After conducting research on how to strengthen connective tissues like tendons,...

Innovators of Tomorrow showcases power of creativity

PopSci, UC Davis, Toyota work together to host innovation event Innovation arises from all sources of inspiration, regardless of a person’s age, background or specialty....