Inspired by moth eyeballs, UC Irvine chemists develop gold coating that dims glare

All that’s gold does not glitter, thanks to new work by UC Irvine scientists that could reduce glare from solar panels and electronic displays and dull dangerous glints on military weapons.

Bean leaves can trap bedbugs, researchers find

Irvine, Calif., April 9, 2013 – Inspired by a traditional Balkan bedbug remedy, researchers have documented how microscopic hairs on kidney bean leaves effectively stab and trap the biting insects, according to findings published online today in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface. Scientists at UC Irvine and the University of Kentucky are now […]

Jon Gould, dean of the UCI school of social ecology presents 2023 UCI-OC Poll findings/

UCI-OC Poll finds homelessness, affordable housing top resident concerns

School of Social Ecology, United Way partner to find solutions

Astrophysicist Gregory Benford

Addressing climate change: plants instead of plants?

Rather than an industrial solution to excess atmospheric carbon dioxide, a retired UCI physicist looks to nature

2021 Year in Review

2021 Year in Review For UCI, 2021 was a year of renewal and growth. The campus renewed its bustling self by welcoming all students, faculty, staff and visitors back to campus in September. Following safety protocols and requiring COVID-19 vaccinations, classmates and colleagues – who may have not been face-to-face, other than virtually, for 15 […]

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UCI Podcast: At the intersection of economics and political philosophy

Professor Aaron James talks about debt, dollars and how the U.S. monetary system can work for everyone

Rena Beatrice Goldstein, who operates an “Ask a Philosopher” booth.
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Philosophy for the masses

Ph.D. student runs engaging kiosk at cafés and farmers market

Arts trek

Class boldly goes on 1,900-mile mission to explore artworks embedded in the environment

UC’s National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement selects inaugural class of fellows, expands board

UCI chancellor to oversee center’s administration, begin search for executive director

Surprise!

Peter the Anteater gets impromptu 50th birthday party at UCI basketball game, kicking off a season of personal appearances