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Falcon in flight

Fig. 1 video: Why falcons are choosing city life

UC's Fig. 1 video series explores the incredible comeback of the world’s fastest animal.


A hummingbird flies through the opening of an aperture

Fig. 1 reveals the secrets of hummingbird flight

Hummingbirds zip around at dizzying speeds, employing moves that are downright acrobatic as they search for nectar. How do they do it?


Wine grapes at UC Davis

Fig. 1 demystifies red wine headaches

Find out why red wine sometimes gives you a headache, even before you’ve finished a single glass.


Illustration of a teenager with pink hair and a nose ring, with text pointing to their brain - "Needs 7 more years"

Turning 18 doesn’t make you an adult — according to neuroscience

UC's vibrant Fig. 1 video series has created a new video that shares insights into the teenage brain.


Whale in front of a container ship

New Fig. 1: Saving whales with breakthrough tech

UC's vibrant Fig. 1 video series has created a new video to celebrate new technology that is helping preserve whales.


Fig. 1 video: The surprising benefits of stress

Discover why experiencing short bursts of stress, like before a big test, can actually be beneficial for your body.


Fig. 1: Why it’s so hard to predict California’s El Niño Winter this year

In the latest Fig. 1 video, UCLA scientist Daniel Swain — the go-to expert for understanding California's unique weather patterns and climate — sheds light on the peculiarities of this winter's weather.


New Fig. 1 video: Astronaut Jose Hernandez’s cancer-fighting invention

Learn how Regent Hernández co-invented the first full-field digital mammography system, revolutionizing breast cancer detection.