Science & Technology

The recent release of recommendations for computer configurations from UC Davis's Information and Education Technology department outlines what specifications students should have to achieve maximum functionality. The list, the Recommended Computer Configurations for 2010-2011, has key changes from previous versions. It orients students to have more RAM (random-access memory), bigger hard-drives and a new operating system (for both Macs and PCs). Outdated computers run the risk of not meeting campus cyber security policy, and not achieving desirable functionality both on and off campus.

Life's rough if you're a male sage grouse. First, you have to live in Montana, where there's no In-N-Out Burger. Second, you will probably never get laid. Spring is mating season for the sage grouse of the Great Plains. It's a time for migration, vocalization and twitter-pation[cq], but not a lot of action.

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UC Davis has opened a new center for stem-cell research, which facilitators believe will be the hub of regenerative cures in California over the next several years. The UC Davis Institute for Regenerative Cures opened at its location last month in Sacramento. The institute primarily focuses on clinical and research methods to devise cures for stem-cell related diseases. The state's stem cell agency - the California Institute for Regenerative

A new optical device developed at UC Davis may be able to convert pulses of light faster into electronic signals than ever before, with possible applications for a faster Internet connection and better imaging of Earth.

A paper in the March edition of The Astrophysics Journal said current astronomical efforts are being made to utilize gravitational lenses to measure the Hubble constant, a scientific value which can determine the size and age of the universe.

Obama plans Florida forum for future of NASA

Increased numbers of senior citizens smoke marijuana

Fifteen years after playing music in college, Carl Winter has found a new way to use his musical talents: to write food safety parodies.

Professor Mark Mascal said he likes to make an impact on a student's life, no matter how small.

On Feb. 10, Google launched its search for candidates to test Google Fiber, an experimental high-speed Internet network. The Davis community is set on putting the city on the map to win.

Robots can vacuum, assemble cars and explore outer space, and now they have successfully taken on a new life-saving task - lending a hand in heart surgery.

Full liver transplants not necessary for children: A child who needs a liver transplant may not lose their entire liver as a result of a new procedure.

UC Davis research monitoring the flow of viruses from animals to humans is helping scientists ward off global epidemics.