Steven Topik

Coffee: the drink that changed the world

With 400 million cups brewed each day, the United States has staked its claim as the top coffee-consuming nation.

Photo entered in First Steps category

Promoting healthy play

A year has passed since UC Irvine inaugurated the “Children at Play” photo contest to raise awareness about the role of exercise in children’s health and growth.

Sea change

Time on the water builds confidence, cognitive skills

High achiever

Senior and scholarship winner Vicky Zhou balances two majors and makes it look easy

It’s in the genes

For Dr. Maureen Bocian, making a diagnosis means detective work