The Nancy Grace Roman telescope blasted off into space this year, the culmination of a 30-year effort launched by UC scientists to better understand dark energy. It’s one of the UC-connected innovations on TIME magazine’s Best Inventions of 2026.
(Credit: NASA)

From a medicine that could extend the lives of people with pancreatic cancer to a wheelchair that can navigate on its own, UC-connected innovations are making a difference in many parts of daily life. TIME has recognized several of them in its Best Inventions of 2026, highlighting ideas that could improve health, mobility, access to clean water and more.

The list also includes a telescope designed to help scientists explore the universe, a wearable glucose monitor that doesn’t require a needle and technologies aimed at restoring vision. Each invention reflects years of research, problem-solving and collaboration among UC researchers, alumni and their partners.

Learn more about these UC-connected inventions and the people behind them:

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