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How plastic pollution impacts your body, and what you can do

What does microplastic pollution do to your body, and what can you do about it? UC experts are tackling our big plastic problem from every imaginable angle.


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Radical authenticity: How the internet is bringing sexual and gender diversity to the fore

The ability to ask questions, learn and find community online is transforming the way people identify, particularly Gen Z.


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Climate Action research grants assist Tribal nations with resource management

California Climate Action Seed Grant-funded research projects are establishing collaborations between academic institutions and Tribal nations.


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How the dangers of heat waves sneak up on people

There’s no question that kind of heat is hazardous to your health. But why?


Why California’s beaches are shrinking, and what we can do to save them

UC research is helping preserve the Golden State's iconic coast.


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UC is the most inventive university

The University of California has once again topped a nationwide ranking of schools with the most utility patents.


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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.


Chase Anderson, M.D., and Brittany Bryant, LCSW

Microaggressions, your health and how to cope

Experiencing microaggressions can lead to worse physical and mental health and lower quality of life.


Marcus Lehman (right) designed the xWave, a floating platform that houses turbines to capture energy from waves and turn it into useable electricity.

Five genius inventions that grew out of UC research

Dozens of inventors traveled to Sacramento earlier this month to speak about the power of UC research during our annual advocacy event, UC Day.


Brandon Tsai wins Grad Slam in 2023

Tune in Friday for Grad Slam!

Grad Slam provides a glimpse into the incredible breadth of graduate research happening across the UC system.


2023 Grad Slam winners: Brandon Tsai, UCLA; Elissa Monteiro, UC Riverside; Julia Mouat, UC Davis; and Aneelman Brar, UC Merced. (Photo: Robert Durell)

Grad Slam is on! Tune in and vote on May 3 as grad students wow in 3-minute talks

UC’s Grad Slam delivers a masterclass in concision and cutting-edge research.


Jazmin Nevarez Campos, undergraduate researcher at UC Merced

How UC students are turning climate anxiety into action

Through the Bonnie Reiss Climate Action Fellowship, students at every UC location do climate research, organize peers to take action and develop practical solutions to climate challenges.


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Can’t stop worrying? Why video games help

There’s a reason why video games are so good at capturing our attention — and research from UC Riverside suggests that they can have major benefits for our mental health.