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In a study published in PS: Political Science & Politics, University of California, Riverside researchers found that openly lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) members of the United States Congress took more actions to promote LGB and trans people’s rights than non-LGB colleagues with otherwise similar backgrounds.
In “State of the Unions: California Labor in 2024,” UCR researchers offer details on the growth, salaries, ethnicities, and ongoing struggles of warehouse workers in Riverside and San Bernardino counties
Scientists say the warming climate is triggering chemical reactions that leach toxic metals into once-pristine Arctic waters, degrading fish habitat, water quality, and life for local people.
As generative AI models move from massive cloud servers to phones and cars, they’re stripped down to save power. But what gets trimmed can include the technology that stops them from spewing hate speech or offering roadmaps for criminal activity. To counter this threat, researchers at the University of California...
The University of California is launching Speak Up for Science. This growing movement of citizens, students and scientists is mobilizing to send a resounding message to America’s elected leaders: Cutting federal science spending will hurt every American.
UC Riverside is the No. 27 public university in a 2025-26 college ranking from Forbes magazine. The campus gained 10 places among public universities since last year in the Forbes America’s Top Colleges list. UCR is No. 77 overall among public and private universities, an improvement of 20 spots from...
UC Riverside Innovation addresses need to strip AI models of private and copyrighted content.
UC Riverside scientists link multiple quantum chips to grow quantum systems
More than 5,000 planets have been discovered beyond our solar system, allowing scientists to explore planetary evolution and consider the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Now, a UC Riverside study published in Physical Review D suggests that exoplanets, which are planets orbiting stars outside our solar system, could also serve as...
A study by UCR School of Business scholars found that nostalgia serves as a comforting and stabilizing force during company acquisition periods when employees feel vulnerable, fear losing their jobs, status, or advancement opportunities, and are thus inclined to send out résumés.
UC Riverside will open its newest student residential community this week, continuing efforts to meet housing demands with a first-of-its-kind partnership. Close to 250 students from Riverside Community College District, or RCCD, will be the first to move into North District 2 on Aug. 23, in advance of their fall...
More trees will cool the climate and suppress fires, but mainly if planted in the tropics, according to a new UC Riverside study.
The UCR Foundation Board of Trustees has welcomed three new members, all of whom began two-year terms on July 1.
A little-known comic book character considered one of the first Black superheroes is getting a revival by a team of artists including UC Riverside professor John Jennings. Jennings, a professor of media and cultural studies and an award-winning graphic novelist, is one of the creators behind “The Adventures of Lion...
UCR political science professor Shaun Bowler used survey data from tens of thousands of voters in the 2020 and 2022 elections show that Americans view gerrymandering with the same disdain they reserve for bribery and other blatant forms of political corruption.
UC Riverside psychiatrists call for reform to protect families from trauma
Strategy could greatly benefit underserved populations lacking primary care and health insurance
“Spill the Tea, Honey: Gossiping Predicts Well-Being in Same- and Different-Gender Couples” is the name of a new study from UC Riverside psychology researchers that found gossip within couples is associated with greater happiness and better relationships.
New research shows that older adults who challenge themselves to learn new things are less likely to experience loneliness or depression, even during times of major upheaval.
UC Riverside has received a $1.1 million grant from the Judy and Fred Wilpon Family Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies to continue its participation in the Kessler Scholars Collaborative, a national initiative supporting students who are the first in their families to attend college. UCR joined the collaborative in 2022 with...
