Science & Technology

Ahead of Their Time

In the spirit of UCI’s forward-thinking founders, campus researchers see beyond the present to create a brilliant future

UCI biotech startup places in systemwide competition

Laser Associated Sciences has received $50,000 for placing second in primeUC, a systemwide competition for early-stage companies involved in the development of innovative life science technologies. The competition was part of UC President Janet Napolitano’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative, which aims to help startups affiliated with the university. Founded by UCI Beckman Laser Institute graduates Sean White, […]

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Santa vs. superheroes

UCI physics professor compares St. Nick’s powers to those of traditional caped crusaders

UCI expert among group urging accelerated reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

Article in Nature Climate Change casts doubt on carbon-capture technologies

UCI researchers help demystify key elements of digital disaster communications

Study suggests strategies emergency management agencies can use to promote reposting

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University of California scientists create malaria-blocking mosquitoes

New insect model may help eradicate disease that sickens millions annually

Forecast: cloudy

Predicting intensity, impact of this winter’s El Nino complicated by unprecedented confluence of weather anomalies

Food for thought

UCI provides a full menu of events, activities encouraging new approaches to sustainable nourishment

UCI study finds jet lag-like sleep disruptions spur Alzheimer’s memory, learning loss

Results suggest greater emphasis on managing slumber habits of people with AD risk

‘Love hormone’ helps produce ‘bliss molecules’ to boost pleasure of social interactions

UCI study uncovers role of oxytocin in triggering marijuana-like neurotransmitters