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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?


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UC researchers share three fixes for AI’s bias problem

UC researchers are identifying discrimination in, and devising solutions for, the algorithms shaping our society.


Fig. 1 demystifies red wine headaches

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


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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.


Help fight cancer when you file your taxes

When you file your state income taxes this year, you can help UC researchers in the fight against cancer.


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UC inventions led the world in patents last year

Researchers at the University of California secured 546 patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in 2023.


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UC Health advances research for patients with diabetes

By harnessing the power of integrated data and advanced analytics with methods from causal inference, machine learning and in-depth sensitivity analysis, a UC Health research team essentially summarized a decade of clinical data in about an hour. 


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How to sharpen your attention and meet your goals in 2024

It's a great time to reclaim your attention span and find your focus, using these helpful tips from the UC Newsroom!


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UC researchers use health data to find actionable insights

UC researchers are making groundbreaking use of information from electronic health records to fast-track breakthrough insights in medical practice and treatment.


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Learn about the occupational risks and consumer products contributing to breast cancer

Join the California Breast Cancer Research Program for its inaugural virtual conference.


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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.