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18 UC faculty named 2026 Sloan Research fellows

More Sloan fellows are affiliated with UC than with any other institution granted the awards this year, and UC leads all institutions in Sloan fellows across the program’s 61-year history.


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UC tops worldwide ranking of universities for patented inventions

The No. 1 ranking highlights UC’s unmatched record for innovation that drives societal progress and bolsters the economy.


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Can our pets really say ‘I love you’? Science is finding out

Is it possible for us to understand our pets? UC San Diego professor of cognitive science and language acquisition expert Federico Rossano entered the world of TikTok — and the complicated history of animal studies to find out.


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New UC Regents awards will celebrate and encourage innovation

The UC Regents Innovation Awards will challenge our community to solve the world’s most pressing challenges.


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How UC scientists are putting AI to the test

As UC scientists use artificial intelligence to push the boundaries of research and discovery, they're asking thoughtful questions about what this technology brings.


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Fig. 1 video: Are people overreacting about “chemicals” being in everything?

UCSF Professor Tracey Woodruff explains how toxic chemicals are affecting our health — and what we can do to stop them.


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10 awesome discoveries from UC research in 2025

A year of new treatments, new technologies, new ways to stay safe during disasters and new insights on the mysteries of the galaxy, our planet and our past.


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What makes UC a scientific powerhouse? Ask a Nobel laureate

Four UC Nobel laureates share what they discovered at UC, why it matters and why their world-changing work could only have happened at the University of California.


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The next big breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s science and treatment

The outlook for dementia care is changing fast. UC experts explain what that means for patients and families, and what it will take to keep the momentum growing.


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UC is No. 1 on worldwide ranking of highly cited researchers

This year’s rankings from Clarivate recognize 288 UC scientists as among the most influential thinkers in their fields.


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UC awards $8 million to solve fusion energy challenges

Learn more about what nuclear fusion is — and how UC is expanding California's global leadership in the field.