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Physicians and scientists explore new ways of addressing the climate-health crisis with patients

The University of California Center for Climate, Health and Equity recently convened a series of discussions around new evidence and tools for addressing the climate-health crisis.


Ingenious discoveries from a year of UC research

In 2023, every campus, lab and medical center discovered findings that benefit our health, happiness and the fate of our planet. 


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.


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Renewable, clean hydrogen power is coming to California

By swapping diesel combustion engines for zero-pollution fuel cells, Californians will save nearly $3 billion in health care and related costs annually.


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.


UC researchers are among the most influential in the world, according to Clarivate

More than 300 UC faculty members and scientists from across all 10 campuses have been named as among the most influential in their fields.


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UC claims 4 spots on TIME’s “Best Inventions of 2023” list

The University of California made an impressive showing on TIME magazine’s list of the best inventions of 2023.


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Celebrating a record-setting climate research investment

UC recently convened a historic forum in Sacramento on nearly $100 million in California climate action projects.


UC’s queer climate scientists: Making science as diverse as the natural world

For many LGBTQ scientists, the diversity and resiliency of the world they study provides inspiration all year long.


Researchers compete: Watch Grad Slam on Friday!

10 UC graduate students will vie to captivate the audience with their research in three minutes or less.


Steve Monfort introduces UC’s natural reserves

Steve Monfort, executive director of the UC Natural Reserve System shares why biodiversity is the key to our future and how UC’s reserves are its best-kept secret.


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UC ranks No. 1 in higher education for U.S. patents

The University of California was granted more U.S. utility patents last year than any other university in the world.


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How UC is saving our wild creatures

Learn how UC research is ensuring a future for 10 iconic animals.