physical sciences

Light particle could be key to understanding dark matter in universe

UCI, Carnegie paper explains persistent aircraft trails, substances in soil and water

UCI, NASA analysis suggests higher risk than previous drought years

Millions of tons of plastic bottles, bags and other trash littering the oceans and clogging landfills could be turned into reusable fuel, thanks to research by the University of California, Irvine and the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry. UCI chemist Zhibin Guan is among those who have figured out how to dissolve the strong bonds of polyethylene […]

UCI breakthrough may extend the life of computers, smartphones and appliances

Oceangoing study characterizes dark, sunlight-absorbing compound

Data from Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array made measurement possible

UCI program fosters math skills and college dreams in underprivileged middle schoolers

New seafloor mapping techniques help scientists identify high-risk areas

UCI’s Mallory Hinks places second in UC-wide Grad Slam finals