Science & Technology

UC Irvine-led research team uncovers global wildfire paradox

Total burned area declined in past two decades while human impacts worsened

UC Irvine scientist takes a lesson from ultrahard, wear-resistant mollusk teeth

Newly discovered formation process could enhance production of advanced materials

UC Irvine researchers find combination of natural compounds for brain cleaning

Treatment removes harmful protein buildup associated with Alzheimer’s disease

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UC Irvine researchers win Frontiers of Science Award

Recognition spotlights origination of FASER neutrino-hunting program

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UC Irvine probe into state data brokers raises legal and privacy concerns

Study finds ‘rampant noncompliance’ with California consumer protection law

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UC Irvine astronomers discover scores of exoplanets may be larger than realized

The finding could impact search for extraterrestrial life

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Eight UC Irvine faculty members named Hellman Fellows

Program supports research by promising assistant professors

H. Kumar Wickramasinghe FRS Distinguished Research Professor Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering

Unraveling molecular secrets

Scientists around the globe use microscopy technique invented by UC Irvine researcher

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UC Irvine-led team uncovers cell structures that squids use to change their appearance

Inspired by new knowledge, researchers develop tunable, multispectral composite material

Heart valve developed at UC Irvine shines in early-stage preclinical testing

Iris Valve aims to treat very young children with congenital cardiac defects