Weevils could jeopardize La Jolla's 'secret swing' tree

Mark Hoddle, UCR biological control specialist, has been monitoring damage from the South American palm weevil in San Diego County for nearly a decade. The infestation is devastating palm trees there, and Hoddle says infestations and levels of palm mortality are only going to increase.
CBS San Diego | March 15, 2022

In Putin's vision for the world, a medieval narrative resurfaces

UCR History Professor George Michels speaks to Vladimir Putin's close ties with the Russian Orthodoxy, and their mutual desire to see the pre-1917 Russian Empire restored. 
CNN | March 14, 2022

What China Can and Cannot Do for Russia Amid Sanctions

UCR Professor Paul D'Anieri, an expert on Ukraine and Russia, opines on the dynamics of China-Russia as it relates to the severe economic sanctions Russia is facing. 
Voice of America | March 9, 2022

What China Can and Cannot Do for Russia Amid Sanctions

Paul D'Anieri, political science professor, tells VOA news that there are limits to what Beijing can do for Russia, as distance from Russia's gas fields will make construction of any new pipeline between the two countries expensive.
VOA | March 9, 2022

Time Crystals Made of Light Could Soon Escape the Lab

A team of physicists led by UCR engineer Hossein Taheri has made a time crystal out of light. Their work could help time crystals transform from delicate experimental curiosities into more robust components of practical devices.
Scientific American | March 9, 2022

Here's what people are saying about the 2022 nominees for best picture

Robin Uriel Russin, professor with the Department of Theater, Film and Digital Production, talks to ABC about "What stands out about the Oscar nominees."
ABC Sacramento | March 6, 2022

Moscow’s Shadow Dogged China’s Economic Links to Ukraine

UCR political scientist Steven Liao helps assess the complicated economic links between China and Ukraine.
The Wall Street Journal | March 4, 2022

California wants to eradicate microplastics. Will a new strategy be enough?

Andrew Gray, a UCR watershed hydrologist, says that he thinks the state's new anti-microplastics strategy is well aligned with the science as we know it now. The strategy is heavily focused on preventing plastics from getting into the environment in the first place
The Guardian | March 3, 2022

How Putin’s invasion of Ukraine could escalate into World War III with the help of Russia’s nuclear arsenal

Paul D’Anieri, political science professor, says he does not believe China and India are going to pick sides in the war any more than they have. 
Fortune | March 3, 2022

Win Cowger Discusses Roadside Rubbish

UCR environmental scientist Win Cowger discusses his research on litter and its origins.
KVCR | March 2, 2022

What happens if Kyiv falls to Russia?

UCR Professor and author of "Ukraine and Russia" Paul D'Anieri discusses the prospect of a Ukrainian government in exile. 
USA Today | February 27, 2022

High-energy boron-based fuels promise cleaner, greener space rockets

UCR scientists led by chemical engineer Prithwish Bisas are experimenting with ammonia borane (NH₃BH₃) as a substitute to conventional carbon-based chemical rocket fuels. Their work could lead to carbon-free space launches.
New Atlas | February 27, 2022

Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, explained

Paul D’Anieri, a UCR expert on Eastern European and post-Soviet politics, says it's likely the war in Ukraine will end after enough Russians have died to make Putin retreat.
Vox | February 25, 2022

Economic Impact Of Russian Aggression In Ukraine Felt In SoCal Gas Prices, Groceries

Economics Professor Chris Thornberg says price swings already being felt as a result of turmoil in Ukraine won't take away from the strength of the U.S. dollar.
KCAL 9 | February 24, 2022

Chemical used in electric car batteries could be used to create a cleaner, cheaper and more efficient rocket fuel

Chemical engineers Prithwish Bisas and Pankaj Ghildiyal demonstrated that ammonia borane, a greener, more powerful alternative to hydrocarbon fuels, can be used to power rockets and satellite launches.
Daily Mail | February 23, 2022

San Bernardino County gives out 3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses

Limited access by people who can’t get time off work, combined with misinformation by various sources, is affecting San Bernardino County’s vaccination rate, said Richard M. Carpiano, a UCR professor researching public health and the pandemic.
The San Bernardino Sun | February 23, 2022

Dr. Adam Godzik Discusses UC-NL ATTACK

Biomedical scientists are advancing drug discovery as members of the California-based consortium UC-NL ATTACK. Consortium team member and UCR Professor of Biomedical Science Adam Godzik explains how building robust collaborations is key in ‘ATTACKing’ future pandemics.
KVCR | February 23, 2022

It’s Time for Young People to Demand a Solution to the Student Debt Crisis

Brendan Rooks writes his third opinion article on student debt for The Nation, this installment co-authored with fellow UCR undergraduate student Orlando Cabalo. 
The Nation | February 22, 2022

New Book, Exhibit Examine California's Rich History Through Photography Collection

UCR associate professor of history Catherine Gudis discusses the photo collection "A Country Called California," along with its companion exhibition opening at the California Museum of Photography. 
KPCC's AirTalk with Larry Mantle | February 22, 2022

The search for lithium for batteries focuses anew on California

Michael McKibben, former chair of the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, discusses UCR's role in mapping out the lithium available near California's Salton Sea, with hopes it can meet the growing demand for electric vehicle batteries. 
Jefferson Public Radio | February 18, 2022