Murder Hornets In The U.S. Are Dangerous, But Entomologists Say Don’t Panic

Quinn S. McFrederick, an assistant professor of entomology, explains why fears about "murder hornets" should be based mainly on the ecological consequences of the insect's spread to the U.S. 
Bustle | May 5, 2020

Extroverts are faring surprisingly well in lockdown

Sonja Lyubomirsky, a distinguished professor of psychology, writes in The Washington Post about the remarkable resilience she's observed among students coping with the social restrictions brought on by the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Washington Post | May 5, 2020

'Murder Hornets' are in the United States. These other dangerous bugs are more common

Spider expert and UCR entomologist Rick Vetter discusses the likelihood of being killed by an insect or spider with USA Today. 
USA Today | May 4, 2020

To have a healthy garden, it doesn’t hurt to have these bugs around

Doug Yanega, senior museum scientist at UCR’s Entomology Research Museum, shares tips for attracting beneficial insects to gardens, including by incorporating native plants. 
The Press-Enterprise | May 4, 2020

Why is Orange County’s coronavirus death rate lower than its neighbors’?

Richard M. Carpiano, a professor of public policy and sociology, discusses how differences in disadvantage and vulnerability have resulted in COVID-19-related health disparities. 
Orange County Register | May 3, 2020

This is the most dangerous place in the grocery store

When it comes to grocery stores, the cashier's station is the most dangerous spot of all, says Brandon Brown, an associate professor in the UCR School of Medicine. 
CNN | May 1, 2020

Are professors, parents and others ready for college students with autism?

Jan Blacher, a distinguished professor of education, authors a commentary piece for CalMatters about the growing population of college students who have been diagnosed with autism.  
CalMatters | April 28, 2020

UC Riverside Extension Houses Health Care Workers

Nearly 40 rooms at the UCR Extension Center have been made available to local physicians and medical staff treating COVID-19 patients. 
NBC Los Angeles | April 27, 2020

Want to save your citrus trees? Start a full-fledged insect war

UCR experts weigh in on how to protect Southern California citrus trees from the spread of huanglongbing, also known as citrus greening disease. 
Los Angeles Times | April 24, 2020

Gilead Poised to Upend Market With Its First Covid-19 Study Data

Juliet Morrison, an assistant professor of microbiology and plant pathology, comments on the effectiveness of the drug remdesivir in treating COVID-19. 
Bloomberg | April 24, 2020

Inequities in COVID-19 are tragic but preventable

Richard M. Carpiano, a professor of public policy and sociology, co-authors a piece about how policies and practices that reinforce inequalities are resulting in rates of COVID-19 deaths that are disproportionately high — yet preventable — among certain populations. 
The Hill | April 23, 2020

DeVos excludes DACA recipients, foreign students from grants

Chancellor Kim A. Wilcox comments on the U.S. Department of Education's decision to withhold emergency aid from most international students and all students who entered the U.S. illegally. 
Associated Press | April 23, 2020

The legacy of the pandemic: 11 ways it will change the way we live

Brandon Brown, an associate professor in the UCR School of Medicine, speaks with Vox about masks and face coverings becoming normalized in the U.S. in the wake of the coronavirus. 
Vox | April 22, 2020

Gas prices unlikely to drop much further, but a quick rebound isn't expected, experts say

Jean Helwege, a professor of finance, discusses differences in fuel demand between now and the Great Recession 12 years ago. 
Desert Sun | April 22, 2020

UC Riverside medical students donate more than 30,000 masks to Inland hospitals

The Press-Enterprise profiles UCR medical students who have worked to deliver protective gear to seven Inland Empire hospitals over the past two weeks. 
The Press-Enterprise | April 20, 2020

Doctors shelter at UC Riverside Extension to avoid spreading coronavirus

UCR is the only university in the region that has responded to the call for housing for medical personnel. 
The Press-Enterprise | April 17, 2020

Sheltering in place with lemons, guavas and a tiny backyard crucifix

Alex Espinoza, UCR's Tomás Rivera Endowed Chair of Creative Writing, details his experience of quarantining in the Los Angeles neighborhood of El Sereno.  
Los Angeles Times | April 17, 2020

Why You Won't Get Coronavirus From Your Faucet Or Shower

LAist features research by Haizhou Liu, an associate professor of chemical and environmental engineering, in a story about the coronavirus potentially living in water. 
LAist | April 17, 2020

Recessions often improve population health, but COVID-19 may be different

Lucie Kalousova, an assistant professor of sociology, co-authors a piece about potential population health impacts of the coronavirus shutdown. 
Boston Review | April 15, 2020

The ‘Unprecedented Natural Experiment:’ Stay-At-Home Order Reduces Air Pollution, Offers Clues in Climate Change Fight

CapRadio features research by Cesunica Ivey, an assistant professor of chemical and environmental engineering, in a discussion about California's fluctuating levels of air pollution. 
Capital Public Radio | April 14, 2020