physical sciences

UC Irvine cosmologist Asantha Cooray is co-author of new findings to be published Nov. 7 in the prestigious journal Science.

Here’s the pitch: A brilliant neuroscientist who can identify psychopaths by studying their brain imaging scans and genetic data makes a startling discovery. After learning there are eight killers among his ancestors — including notorious ax murderer Lizzie Borden, a distant cousin — he finds that he shares their biological predisposition to murder. Mitigating environmental […]

Lauds & Laurels staff honoree helps address shortage in math, science educators.

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

Dean Ken Janda and undergrad work together on novel research.

Rafe Day, a technician with Down syndrome, is important to the mix in physical sciences lab