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Jumping Robot for Lunar Exploration Can 100 Feet Over Complex Terrains

TECH & INNOVATION 04.28.2022 05:27 AM

UCSB recently developed a robot that could jump as high as 100 feet. Read more about the machine's potential, and how it might be the next exploration robot that could be deployed on future moon missions.

Why Homeless Mortality Rate in America Doubled During Pandemic

04.20.2022 07:30 AM

The US faces a new challenge, as the death rate of homeless populations increased over the past few years of the pandemic. Read more about a portion of the homeless mortality rate carried out in California.

Artificial Intelligence Act in Europe Have Fails to Consider Powerful AI Systems

03.23.2022 03:41 AM

Artificial intelligence helps us to build a better world and Europe's regulation over the technology is a huge step to protecting it. Read on to know more about the biggest problem the EU's AI act might be facing today.

Nap Time of Older Adults During Noon Sign of Dementia, Experts Says

03.18.2022 08:00 AM

Dementia is an uncurable brain disease that can still be tended through earlier diagnosis. Read on to know a new symptom that could tell if you are at risk of the illness.

Murder Hornet's Deadly Pheromone Found Effective as Bait for Themselves

03.15.2022 04:19 AM

The Asian giant hornet, or the 'murder hornets,' had been invading crops and bee colonies of North America. Read on to know more about a potential solution that could eliminate them.

Elon Musk's Neuralink, UC Davis Face Allegations on Animal Abuse for Using Monkeys in Test

02.11.2022 12:00 PM

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine filed a complaint against Elon Musk's Neuralink and UC Davis for allegedly subjecting monkeys to "extreme suffering" during the invasive experiment to test its brain chips.

Protocluster Discovered with Dead Galaxies; Young Members Stopped Evolving Since Early Formation of Universe

02.10.2022 10:04 AM

UC Riverside discussed how MAGAZ3NE J095924+022537 protocluster had dead galaxy members. The University of California - Riverside led the discovery of the unique cosmic cluster of numerous young galaxies.

Breastfeeding Mothers Cannot Transmit COVID-19 Through Breast Milk; Moms Can Continue Nourishing Infants Amid Pandemic Says WHO, CDC

01.19.2022 03:22 AM

A comprehensive study led by UCLA revealed that breastfeeding is safe and can not transmit COVID-19 to children. CDC and WHO recommends to continue on feeding infants with breast milk amidst the pandemic.

Sky Island Sunbirds Have Been Singing the Same Song For Up to A Million Years Despite Ecological Changes

01.18.2022 02:30 AM

Sky island sunbirds have lived in mountain forests that are isolated from other sunbirds for up to a million years, which could explain why they are stuck on a retweet despite changes in their habitats.

Stem Cell's Mechanosignaling Response to Physical and Biochemical Cues May Influence Health of Organisms

09.13.2021 03:37 AM

TU Dresden and the Unversity of California expert Adele Doyle are going through a comprehensive research on stem cells' reaction, including mechanosignaling, towards neurological and cardiovasculat development of an organism.

Marine Scientists Solve Mystery of Stranded Pelagic Red Crabs Ashore

07.05.2021 04:02 AM

A new study on the bizarre red crabs stranding on the West Coast reveals the unfortunate reason behind the phenomenon.

University of California Reveals Significant Impact of Food Systems on Greenhouse Gas Emissions

10.09.2020 08:00 AM

Food systems contribute nearly one-third of greenhouse gas emissions, yet aren't accounted for in climate change mitigation policies. The University of California has included changing food systems across all campuses as part of its Carbon Neutrality Initiative.

Other Stars Can Support Up To Seven Habitable Planets

08.05.2020 08:40 AM

One of the goals of exoplanetary science is detecting other habitable planets similar to our own Earth. A new study provides insight into the rate of these "new Earths" occurring around other stars - with some of them supporting up to seven of these planets.

Diluting Blood Plasma with Albumin and Saline Could Regenerate Tissue and Reverse Aging: Study

06.16.2020 03:04 AM

Scientists from UC Berkeley have found that diluting albumin and plasma with old mice's blood produces significant rejuvenating effects in the tissues, slowing aging in mice. They claim that contrary to their previous study, young blood is no longer necessary as diluting old blood is sufficient.

Tech Company Claims UV LED Could Kill Coronavirus in 30 Seconds in Support to Research by UC Santa Barbara

04.16.2020 02:17 AM

In a study from the University of California in Santa Barbara, researches have explored the possibility of using Ultraviolet Light Emitting Diode (UV LED) to sanitize areas that could have been contaminated by coronavirus virus. A corporate partner says the technology has '99.9% sterilization of coronavirus in 30 seconds".

Harvesting Water from the Air Just Got More Portable

09.01.2019 14:59 PM

The compact device that is about as big as a microwave oven, functions even at low humidity, to produce a substantial amount of water a day.

Hempcrete Researchers Receive Grant from the EPA

05.05.2019 22:20 PM

Hemp’s potential in sustainable construction has won some California researchers a grant from the EPA.

Barley Genome Sequencing Finally Completed: Top Class Beer, Whisky May Be On Their Way

04.28.2017 00:12 AM

After long research of some 10 long years, scientists have finally managed to crack down complete sequencing of barley's genome; know more here

These Nanosponges Can Reduce Life-threatening Streptococcal Infections

04.27.2017 16:46 PM

A group of researchers have innovated a new type of nanosponges, which come with the capability to cure human body of dangerous streptococcal infections

UCR Scientists Created Innovative Glass Tube Sensor To Screen Toxic Drugs & Developing Biomaterials

04.07.2017 01:58 AM

An advanced sensor implanted inside a U-shaped glass to measure toxicity in chemicals. University of California, Riverside Scientists designed the sensor to calculate density, mass, and volume of biological samples in the fluid.

Harvard And MIT Wins Battle Over CRISPR Patent

02.17.2017 00:40 AM

The court ruling on the case of the CRISPR patent has been out and is in favor of Harvard and MIT. Read to know more about the side of the University of California in this battle.

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