TEDxUCIrvine set for March 3

Local version of TED conference focuses on science and art in an evolving society.

UC Irvine News Brief: Evidence points to ancient ocean on Mars, says UCI's Mouginot

The Earth system scientist and colleagues analyzed more than two years of data collected via radar by a European Space Agency orbiter.

Sweat, tears lead to breakthrough

Chemist Greg Weiss’ personal loss motivates major new scientific work by him and others.

Birds target tree types as well as bugs

UCI and Wesleyan researchers have found that birds target tree species favored by caterpillars as well as the insects.

Teardrop proteins annihilate bacteria

Information gained from tracking lysosymes’ disease-fighting processes could aid in early cancer detection.

Highlights of 2011 at UCI

UC Irvine students, staff and faculty stepped up in the face of another year of budget challenges and fee increases with continued drive, talent and innovation. The results? More research breakthroughs, national honors and global outreach — even a second dodgeball world record. Here are snapshots of UCI 2011. As always, it was quite a […]

Francisco Ayala

Sharing the fruits of his labor

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

Progress and promise

During the first week of October, the Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center will sponsor events highlighting UCI’s progress in this promising area.

Ken Janda

Good chemistry

New physical sciences dean Ken Janda brings pride, optimism and 20 years’ of experience to the post.

Birth control pill blister packs

Birth control pills alter memory

Women using hormonal contraceptives recall emotional events differently, study finds.