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UC leads the nation in highly influential scientists and researchers

The University of California is North America’s leader in scientific research, according to Clarivate’s 2024 Highly Cited Researchers list, with 289 faculty and scientists from across all 10 campuses named among the most influential in their fields.


A section of Highway 1 near Big Sur, Calif., collapsed into the Pacific Ocean after the area was battered by heavy rains. (Photo by CHP Monterey)

Is it time for California to give up on Highway 1?

The 71-mile section of highway between Carmel and San Simeon is a legendarily scenic drive, but the dramatic topography also makes it hard to keep the road intact.


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NSF awards UC CAMP program a $2.5M grant

The program's goal is to diversify the pipeline of students entering graduate school and the professoriate in those highly sought fields.


Get the facts on how wildfire smoke can dramatically impact your health

You know wildfire smoke is bad for you. But do you know how bad? Find out what UC researchers have discovered.


UCOP grant funds housing and climate resilience research

A UC-backed research study is examining how the urban housing crisis drives development to natural areas.


Woman cleaning pine needles from her gutters

Learn how to fireproof your home for wildfire season

Try these practical tips informed by cutting-edge research from UC Cooperative Extension foresters.


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How to create more belonging for yourself and others

The Greater Good Science Center shares small things we can do to feel a sense of belonging and help create it for others.


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UC Health prioritizes patient privacy in health data governance principles

UC is safeguarding patients' personal information while harnessing the potential of health data.


Remnants of COVID-19, green, lingering in the GI tract.

What to know about long COVID and how to reduce your risk

UCSF scientists are seeking to solve COVID-19’s greatest riddles with sophisticated imaging techniques that have found long-term immune activation throughout the body.