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Environmental hazards threaten San Joaquin Valley residents
Breathing is something people should be able to do without having to think about what they are inhaling. Unfortunately, this is not the case...
Tech tips
As college students we tend to be more selective of the programming we watch. For some, TV programming may not be a reality that...
Ants: one of the most important parts of our ecosystem
Watch where you step, because ants are crucial contributors in the continued discovery of the world we live in. Insects, although small, are one...
California slips in energy efficiency ranking
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...
Keeping clean with light
New research from UC Davis scientists reveals how useful a self-cleaning fabric - more specifically, cotton - can be for many professions. The fabric is able to fight off bacteria as a result of its production of hydrogen peroxide.
Cancer may be caused or prevented by the same gene
Imagine this: a doctor says to a cancer patient that a gene in their body is responsible for their leukemia. Now imagine that the doctor tells the patient that the gene can be suppressed, but that suppressing the gene could cause liver cancer.
Tech Tips
Apple surpassed Google as the most valuable company in the world. A Millward-Brown study reported that Apple made an 84 percent increase in brand value. Apple is now worth $153 billion; meanwhile, the now second-place Google is worth $111 billion.
Cyber security on campus
There are all kinds of threats on the internet, but recent high-profile security breaches, such as the one that has crippled Sony's Playstation Network for the past few weeks, can have devastating effects.
Frequent CT scans dangerous for testicular cancer patients
Pain, swelling or lumps on the testicles are concerns for men, as they may be symptoms of testicular cancer. Younger men are already more inclined to develop testicular cancer than older men, but the treatment of testicular cancer also poses a health concern.
Birds of prey face lead poisoning
You fire a bullet that kills a wild pig while out hunting. That's the last of that bullet, right? Wrong. The lead in the bullet has lingering effects on carrion-eating birds. This exposure means that birds like turkey vultures and golden eagles can suffer from neurological problems such as blindness if they eat lead-contaminated meat.
The state of E. coli outbreaks
Vomiting, abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea: the symptoms of an E. coli O157:H7 infection.
Tech Tips
Are you frustrated with ads getting in the way of your Internet browsing? Well, your frustrations can become a thing of the past with a simple download of Adblock Plus.
T. rex preferred left-overs, not fresh meals
If you are familiar with the Jurassic Park movies, you probably know that the Tyrannosaurus rex - T. rex - is portrayed as a fearsome hunter after any piece of meat. But what if this dinosaur was a scavenger and not a hunter?
Earth’s core attracts element called chromium
Chromium doesn't get talked about much, but the element is all around us - we see it in glittering gemstones and stainless steel forks.
Guys weaker than girls when it comes to caffeine
Recent research done by University of Buffalo scientists on caffeine's effects on teenagers revealed unexpected results. Teenage boys showed little tolerance to caffeine, while teenage girls were less affected by caffeine's chemical stimulants.
