Butterflies crossbreed to increase survival odds

International genetic consortium finds butterflies also use taste and smell genes to increase their chances of living longer.

Targeting ovarian cancer

Dr. Robert Bristow finds disparities in access to the top-quality care that boosts survival.

Ruiz and Frank elected AAAS fellows

The UCI faculty members are among 220 new fellows and 17 new foreign honorary members elected this year.

Student protest

Candid campus

Frank Cancian, UC Irvine professor emeritus of anthropology and an avid photographer, has used his camera to document the lives of peasant farmers in Italy, Mayans in Mexico, and women who clean houses in Orange County. For his latest project, “Main Street UCI,”he’s captured Anteaters in action. Cancian has produced a photo exhibit that chronicles the […]

Kenneth Pomeranz

Past master

Kenneth Pomeranz, UCI expert on China, is new American Historical Association president.

Using water to predict fire

UCI researchers can forecast wildfires using sea surface temperatures.

Ocean temperatures can be used to predict wildfires

Prediction method could help protect rainforests around the globe.

Francisco Ayala

Sharing the fruits of his labor

Renowned UCI geneticist and vineyard owner Francisco Ayala donates $10 million to campus.

Mark Warschauer

The reality of ‘cloud’-based learning

Mark Warschauer’s book explores how digital media can transform schools.

James Diego Vigil

Former ‘street kid’ now studies them

Professor who grew up in rough LA area credits family and social programs for his success in academia.