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All nine UC undergraduate campuses rank among the nation’s top 40 public universities, top 100 of all schools
In addition to all undergraduate campuses making the national top 100, UC also took four of the top 5 spots for social mobility.
Statins reduce COVID-19 severity, likely by removing cholesterol that virus uses to infect
Researchers discovered that cholesterol-lowering statins reduced risk of severe COVID-19 infection.
Hope in the time of dystopia
“The Handmaid's Tale” author Margaret Atwood offers wisdom, historical context and views on current events during an online lecture.
New UC poll: Concern over current events could spur record numbers of young adults to vote
The state’s newest voters are paying close attention to the issues, and nearly 60 percent plan to vote early, most of them by mail.
‘Awe walks’ boost emotional well-being
Awe leads to more positive feelings, and helps us intervene with negative ones, study says.
Why you should never feel guilty about getting a good night’s sleep
UCLA researchers behind a new study on the human brain say ‘sleep is as important as food.’
Learning resources for parents, students and educators as school gets back in session
Standards-based lessons that will remain useful long after life and learning have returned to normal.
Professor Tracey Osborne taking on complex, grand challenges in climate and social justice
All of our greatest challenges are connected, says Osborne, and solutions lie in the recognition of that fact.
Can dogs detect COVID-19?
Some very good dogs are trying.
How we sleep today may forecast when Alzheimer’s disease begins
Get some more sleep — deep, restorative slumber may defend against virulent dementia.
Why getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever in 2020
We may not have a vaccine for COVID-19, but we do have one for the flu. Help vulnerable populations this fall by getting your flu shot.
Ready to have a say in your future? Make sure you’re registered to vote.
As you gear up for the 2020 school year, don’t forget a critical item on the back-to-school checklist: making sure you’re registered to vote.
First ‘plug and play’ brain prosthesis demonstrated in paralyzed person
In a significant advance, researchers have developed a way to make prosthetics ‘learn’ better from the brains that control them.
Black athletes and the fight for racial justice
UC Berkeley women’s basketball coach Charmin Smith reflects on recent professional sports strikes and how collegiate athletes can make a difference.
In the line of fire
Alum Adam Lowdermilk was a successful musician, but the tragic 2018 Camp Fire prompted a leap into firefighting.
The marshmallow test, revisited
Children will wait longer for a treat to impress others, new psychology experiments show.
Discovering an icon in plain sight
A history grad student’s research leads to the discovery of Black nurse Biddy Mason in Depression-era murals.
COVID-19 may have been in Los Angeles as early as last December, UCLA-led study suggests
An unexpected 50 percent uptick in patients presenting with respiratory illnesses may indicate pre-pandemic arrival of the coronavirus.
UC shines in new rankings for social mobility, contributing to the public good
All nine undergraduate campuses stand out for social mobility, research and public service.
COVID-19 vaccines are moving fast, but will Americans agree to get them?
A UCSF-led flu study sheds light on which groups are most likely to skip shots.