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New manzanita species discovered, already at risk

A new species of native California shrub famous for its twisted branches and wildfire resilience has been discovered on the central coast, but its survival is already threatened by urban development that could destroy its fragile population.

By Jules Bernstein | February 24, 2025 | Science / Technology
debris flow damage in Los Angeles

Perfect storm: megafires set the stage for debris flows

Andrew Gray, an associate professor of watershed hydrology at UCR, weighs in on the threats to life and infrastructure posed by fast-moving debris flows, and how residents can best respond.

By Jules Bernstein | February 13, 2025 | Science / Technology
Cancer patient and family member

Breast cancer treatment advances with light-activated ‘smart bomb’

UCR scientists have developed new light-sensitive chemicals that can radically improve the treatment of aggressive cancers with minimal side effects.

By Jules Bernstein | February 10, 2025 | Science / Technology
Peter Atkinson, CNAS dean

Meet the new dean of CNAS

Many may be familiar with the new dean of the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, or CNAS. Peter Atkinson, a professor of genetics in the Department of Entomology, has been with UC Riverside for 28 years. Less familiar may be his vision, which emphasizes social mobility, collaboration with other...

By Jules Bernstein | January 31, 2025 | University
unhappy woman

Women’s pelvic tissue tears during childbirth unstudied, until now

Millions of women undergo episiotomies during childbirth every year, yet the mechanics behind these surgical cuts remain largely unstudied. A new research project is poised to change that, addressing this significant gap in women’s healthcare.

By Jules Bernstein | January 29, 2025 | Science / Technology
LA wildfires at night

More transparency about So Cal's fire-polluted air

Many phone apps offer general but nonspecific information about airborne particles. To help increase public safety amidst the LA fires, UC Riverside scientists are making new, real-time, advanced air pollutant measurements available to the public.

By Jules Bernstein | January 24, 2025 | Science / Technology
animal silhouette against forest fire

A climate scientist’s take on the LA fires

UC Riverside climate scientist Francesca Hopkins explains how carbon emissions from human activities turn into conflagrations, and she has some ideas about making urban landscapes more resilient.

By Jules Bernstein | January 15, 2025 | Science / Technology
cruddy smile

Dangerous bacterial biofilms have a natural enemy

Biofilm, a slimy bacterial layer that clings to surfaces, makes infections harder to treat when they form protective shields for bacteria on medical devices. Scientists have discovered a chemical that prevents biofilm from forming.

By Jules Bernstein | January 10, 2025 | Science / Technology
Nanopore sensor

Detecting disease with only a single molecule

UC Riverside scientists have developed a nanopore-based tool that could help diagnose illnesses much faster and with greater precision than current tests allow, by capturing signals from individual molecules.

By Jules Bernstein | January 2, 2025 | Science / Technology
potato and tomato in a laboratory

Growing safer spuds: removing toxins from potatoes

Scientists have discovered a way to remove toxic compounds from potatoes and tomatoes, making them safer to eat and easier to store. The breakthrough could cut food waste and enhance crop farming in extreme environments, like outer space.

By Jules Bernstein | December 20, 2024 | Science / Technology
struggling wildflower

An inexpensive fix for California’s struggling wildflowers

California’s native wildflowers are being smothered by layers of dead, invasive grasses. A UCR study shows simply raking these layers can boost biodiversity and reduce fire danger.

By Jules Bernstein | December 18, 2024 | Science / Technology
Measuring scratches on the Alpine Fault.

Technique to forecast where the next big quake will start

Scientists have a new method for studying faults that could improve earthquake forecasts, shedding light on where quakes start, how they spread, and where the biggest impacts might be.

By Jules Bernstein | December 12, 2024 | Science / Technology
chem class

A new formula for success in undergraduate chemistry

UCR is transforming undergraduate chemistry, allowing students multiple opportunities to demonstrate knowledge while reducing the high stakes of traditional exams. Educators believe the approach will improve outcomes for underserved students.

By Jules Bernstein | December 11, 2024 | Science / Technology
gamer on couch

Too much sitting hurts even young, active people

A new study reveals that prolonged sitting significantly harms even young, active adults, and current federal exercise guidelines are insufficient to offset the negative effects.

By Jules Bernstein | December 4, 2024 | Science / Technology
Seniors rowing

UCR receives major NIH grant for extending longevity

With age-related conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and dementia on the rise, the University of California, Riverside, is joining a major effort to develop treatments that delay aging and improve life for older adults. The National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, has awarded a $45...

By Jules Bernstein | November 20, 2024 | Science / Technology
gopher in a field

How gophers brought Mount St. Helens back to life in one day

When Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980, lava incinerated anything living for miles around. As an experiment, scientists dropped gophers onto parts of the scorched mountain for only 24 hours. The benefits from that single day were undeniable -- and still visible 40 years later.

By Jules Bernstein | November 5, 2024 | Science / Technology
bat

The fungus among us: California’s bats under siege

A sinister fungus is spreading through California’s bat populations, threatening their survival just as the spooky season takes flight.

By Jules Bernstein | October 30, 2024 | Science / Technology
polar bear on ice

Slowing ocean current could ease Arctic warming - a little

The Arctic is warming at three to four times the global average. However, new research suggests the slowing of a key ocean current could reduce projected Arctic warming by up to 2 degrees Celsius by the end of the century.

By Jules Bernstein | October 25, 2024 | Science / Technology
plastic bottles

Airborne plastic chemical levels shock researchers

Southern Californians are chronically being exposed to toxic airborne chemicals called plasticizers, including one that’s been banned from children’s items and beauty products.

By Jules Bernstein | October 1, 2024 | Science / Technology
scientist injecting plant

Stopping plants from passing viruses to their progeny

Scientists have learned how plants keep viruses from being passed to their offspring, a finding that could ensure healthier crops. The discovery could also help reduce the transmission of diseases from mothers to human children.

By Jules Bernstein | September 19, 2024 | Science / Technology
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