November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, & a time to recognize @ucdavis.bsky.social leadership in research, treatments, & support for people living with the disease in our community and beyond. Read more in our @chancellormay.bsky.social monthly column. www.ucdavis.edu/news/chancel...

Scientists at @ucdavis.bsky.social have discovered a new species of trapdoor spider lurking in California’s coastal sand dunes, just in time for Halloween! www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news...

About 85% of elementary schools studied in California experienced some loss of trees between 2018 and 2022, according to a paper from @ucdavis.bsky.social. Learn more. www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news...

Why are so many of us afraid of snakes? And more curiously, why does our unconscious mind recognize them as a threat before our conscious mind? @ucdlands.bsky.social lettersandsciencemag.ucdavis.edu/self-society...

We’re excited to share that Andrea C. Alfaro has been appointed the new director of the UC Davis Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute, effective January 1, 2026. She will also serve as director of the Bodega Marine Lab. Read the announcement from @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social here: buff.ly/RzKwN30

@ucdavis.bsky.social research improves the lives of Americans every day. Read how it can help CA almond growers to adopt sustainable & cost-effective farming practices. bit.ly/4n2xQSn Learn more about the importance of federal research funding. lnkd.in/gG5GWmKu #FromLabsToLives #SpeakUp4Science

Research at @ucdavis.bsky.social not only yields discoveries that improve lives, it drives economic growth & fuels our nation’s global leadership in technology & innovation Learn how funding is improving lives, our economy & our future in our annual Research Impact Report -- bit.ly/4h0UtVY

UC Davis researchers have uncovered alarming microplastic levels in Lake Tahoe, a lake known for its clarity. A closer look at this debris reveals threats to wildlife & public health. Learn more: bit.ly/4pEeNAi #UCDavisDelivers @ucdlands.bsky.social @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social

@ucdavis.bsky.social scientists in a new study looked at how a person's brain interprets what the eyes see. Learn more. @sfnjournals.bsky.social @ucdlands.bsky.social @ucdaviscns.bsky.social @ucdavismind.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davi...

Two projects at the @ucdavis.bsky.social that use artificial intelligence to design and engineer proteins for industrial and health applications have been funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation. www.ucdavis.edu/news/federal...

NSF Future Manufacturing grant awarded to @ucdavis.bsky.social researchers will support growing plants in low-resource environments both on Earth and in space. Learn more: @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social @ucdavisbiotech.bsky.social @ucdavisplants.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/cheaper...

Alissa Kendall is appointed as the new director of the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS-Davis). Congratulations and welcome, Dr. Kendall. @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social research.ucdavis.edu/alissa-kenda...

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Clare Cannon as the interim director of the UC Davis Institute of the Environment. Congratulations and welcome onboard, Dr. Cannon! research.ucdavis.edu/clare-cannon...

@ucdavisengineering.bsky.social Professor Michael Kleeman shares his method for testing the air quality and what was uncovered after the LA fires. via @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/v...

Some words and gestures do a better job of keeping babies' attention on their surroundings even before they say their first word. Learn more: @ucdlands.bsky.social @apadivision6.bsky.social ‬ www.ucdavis.edu/news/babies-...

Scientists @ucdavis.bsky.social and University of California San Francisco have completed the first clinical trial of a new cancer drug in pet cats, offering hope for a disease that has long been nearly impossible to treat. Learn more: @cp-cancercell.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/...

New study shows psychological well-being may play a vital role in healthy aging. @ucdavishealth.bsky.social @ucdavispsych.bsky.social @agsjournal.bsky.social health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

Cardiovascular researchers @ucdavishealth.bsky.social have developed a novel technique that allows scientists to study how the brain communicates with other organs, like the heart or gut. Learn more: @cellpress.bsky.social health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

In a new paper, @ucdavis.bsky.social computer scientists reveal that while extremely helpful, GenAI assistants can pose a significant threat to user privacy. Learn more: @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/big-hel...

California Senator Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov joins @ucdavis.bsky.social researchers to learn more about the health of Lake Tahoe. Read more. @ucdavistahoe.bsky.social @sehampton.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/schiff-...

With poor classroom ventilation linked to increased absenteeism, many parents are bracing themselves for the wave of sickness that occurs when children go back to school.

Congratulations to all the recipients of the 2025 CITRIS Seed Awards. Read more about the 4 multicampus projects for public good. @innovationhub.bsky.social @ucdavis.bsky.social @ucsantacruz.bsky.social @UC Merced @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social citris-uc.org/citris-seed-...

In a new study, @ucdavis.bsky.social researcher shows that apple snail and human eyes share many anatomical and genetic features. Learn more. @natcomms.nature.com www.ucdavis.edu/news/snails-...

4 things to know about cane sugar vs. high-fructose corn syrup as Coca-Cola switches. Learn from nutrition experts including from @ucdavis.bsky.social via @pbsnews.org www.pbs.org/newshour/hea...

Meet Dr. @sehampton.bsky.social, our new director of the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center.

The National Science Foundation has awarded $5 million over five years to @ucdavis.bsky.social to run the Artificial Intelligence Institutes Virtual Organization, a community hub for new and existing #AI institutes established by the federal government. Learn more. www.ucdavis.edu/news/nationa...

Over 5 million people in the United States suffer from opioid use disorder.

What makes the human brain distinctive? A new study published in @cp-cell.bsky.social identifies two genes linked to human brain features and provides a road map to discover many more. Learn more @ucdgenomecenter.bsky.social @ucdavismind.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/finding...

We often think of air conditioning as comfort, but have we considered its broader implications? One @ucdavis.bsky.social professor reframes AC not only as a modern convenience but as a lens to explore climate justice, architecture, and environmental impact. Do you feel as though you rely on AC?

A new study from the @ucdavis.bsky.social found that consuming just 1.5 cups of grapes per day significantly improved muscle strength and boosted levels of irisin, a hormone known for supporting energy metabolism and muscle function, in postmenopausal women. agnetwest.com/grapes-help-...

Researchers at the ‪@ucdaviscancer.bsky.social recently discovered a tiny genetic difference between humans and non-human primates that may hold the key to fighting aggressive solid tumors that are largely unresponsive to immunotherapies. Learn more: bit.ly/465rBIX

“Anyone out hiking in confined, rugged topography needs to be aware that we have this risk of flash flooding in California, kind of similar to Texas,” @ucdaviswater.bsky.social expert Nicholas Pinter says. Learn more from the experts. via @kqednews.kqed.org www.kqed.org/science/1997...

A team of @ucdavis.bsky.social researchers has developed a technology that not only allows a person to speak again – but in their own unique, original voice. Story: bit.ly/404Nlkg @innovationhub.bsky.social @ucdlands.bsky.social @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social #UCDavisDelivers #UCDD #Impact #Research

Lifestyle has a huge impact on health, but for heart failure patients who suffer from weakness and fatigue, factors like nutrition, physical activity and stress management can be difficult to improve.

. @ucdavis.bsky.social and Proteus Space to launch first-ever dynamic digital twin into space. Developed at the UC Davis Center for Space Exploration Research, it is a step towards fully autonomous spacecraft. Learn more: @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davi...

Congratulations to Claire Murphy @clurmurph.bsky.social who has been awarded the 2025 CBS Dean’s Mentorship Award for her dedication to fostering inclusion & curiosity in science through hands-on research & guidance. Learn more. @ucdmarinescience.bsky.social biology.ucdavis.edu/news/champio...

Analyzing teeth of people who lived in the San Francisco area in the 1800s, Ph.D. student Diana Malarchik is discovering links between social status, breastfeeding and infant care @ucdlands.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/blog/what-do...

Lake Tahoe’s long-term clarity record is not trending worse, nor is it improving, according to the 2024 annual clarity report from the @ucdavis.bsky.social Tahoe Environmental Research Center. Learn more. www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news...

#UCDavisDelivers medical breakthroughs — @ucdavishealth.bsky.social's first-of-its-kind total body scanner EXPLORER helps detect how cancer & certain diseases affect the brain, providing a way to rapidly document any changes. Learn more: bit.ly/4n0qEaL #UCDD #Impact #Research

New research from @ucdavis.bsky.social has found that toddlers who tend to look more closely at and compare paired images during a memory task are more aware of the accuracy of their own memories a year later. @ucdlands.bsky.social @natcomms.nature.com www.ucdavis.edu/news/toddler...

Researchers @ucdavishealth.bsky.social have developed a new way to use the EXPLORER (PET scanner), which shortens the overall scan time making it easier for cancer patients to tolerate the scan. health.ucdavis.edu/welcome/news...

Study published in @meps-ir.bsky.social finds tiny, hardworking cleaner fish play a role in reef microbial diversity. Learn more @ucdmarinescience.bsky.social @whoi.edu @miamirosenstiel.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news...

Labels like “natural” or “clean” can drive food buying decisions, but they don’t always accurately reflect what’s inside. A new book from @ucdavis.bsky.social's Charlotte Biltekoff examines why conversations about processed food are often filled with misunderstanding and mistrust. #UCDavisDelivers

Have a look at how research @ucdavis.bsky.social continues to impact daily lives and shape our future. #UCDavisDelivers #UCDD #ResearchImpact bit.ly/4kJPNV0

Worried about what’s in your food and how it may affect your health? Our AI Institute for Next-Generation Food Systems is using technology to develop foods that are easy to make, inexpensive, healthy and tasty. Learn more: bit.ly/4kK1ds8 #UCDavisDelivers #UCDD #Impact @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social

A @ucdavis.bsky.social study shows that as demand for lithium grows in coming years, battery recycling can play a big part in moderating the need to open new mines and resources. @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social @ucdavisenergy.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/ev-batt...

Simon Cherry might have become an astronomer. Instead, he turned his engineering skills to looking inside the body, developing EXPLORER, a world-first full body PET scanner, with UC Davis colleague Ramsey Badawi @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/among-a...

Our most immediate and lasting impact on the world? Research that matters. Every day, @ucdavis.bsky.social faculty & students push the boundaries of knowledge, advancing discoveries that improve lives, shape policy, spark innovation, & open doors for future leaders. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrL7...

UV radiation shifts at Lake Tahoe are associated with wet and dry extremes, finds a @ucdavis.bsky.social study. Learn more. www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news...

Study suggests that removing invasive bullfrogs may be necessary in priority conservation areas to help pond turtle populations recover. @ucdavis.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news...