Soil microbes produce less atmospheric CO2 than expected with climate warming

As global temperatures increase, microbes in soil become less efficient over time at converting carbon in soil into carbon dioxide, a key contributor to climate warming.

Giant Anteater

OC welcomes giant anteaters

With help from UCI supporters, two giant anteaters — the real-life Peter and his mate — debut at the Santa Ana Zoo.

2010 Medal

UCI’s most prestigious honor, the Medal, which annually confers lifelong recognition on those who have made exceptional contributions to the university’s mission of teaching, research and public service will be given to three individuals and one couple this fall.

Gas centrifuge plant

Laser-based uranium enrichment risky

Risks of laser-based uranium enrichment outweigh rewards, says UCI economist Linda Cohen.

Elusive dark matter

UC Irvine researchers say that the link between dark matter and discovery of excess positrons in space is not concrete, despite a flurry of excitement in the field of astrophysics.

Chinese rock ‘n’ roll loving youth

Demystifying China

Jeff Wasserstrom, history professor, discusses the myths, realities of China’s growing global influence.

Care-a-thon

Students will attempt to raise $25,000 for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at UC Irvine Douglas Hospital. The effort is part of a larger push to engage the philanthropic spirit on campus.

UC Irvine Douglas Hospital

UCI fundraising project surpasses $500 million

Spearheaded by the UC Irvine Foundation, the Shaping the Future $1 billion campaign has surpassed the halfway mark as it strives to generate private support for undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships.

Campaign milestone

The largest fundraising effort in the history of Orange County has just passed its midpoint – reaching $512 million on the way to its $1 billion goal.

UC Irvine News Brief: Earth systems science grant

A team of UC Irvine professors has been awarded $3 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to assess the below-ground effects of environmental change.