Featured news
UC Newsroom |
Made in the USA, grown in California
Key topics
Explore critical issues and find out more about UC's impact on the state and the world.
A new (and surprising) way to use solar panels
In the middle of California's Central Valley, a new way to use solar panels could change how we think about clean energy and water. It’s a simple idea that people have talked about for decades, but only now is it finally being tested in real life.
Latest news
UC Irvine via The Conversation |
The metaverse isn’t here yet, but it already has a long history
The metaverse is still unfolding, but it has been developing for more than a century. Rudimentary virtual worlds have existed — in imagination and reality — since the days of the telegraph.
UCLA |
Climate change makes catastrophic flood twice as likely, study shows
Increased runoff could lead to devastating landslides and debris flows — particularly in hilly areas burned by wildfires.
UCLA |
How to stay safe in a heat wave
As temperatures rise, so does the risk of serious illness. Here’s how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
UC Newsroom |
Heat waves aren’t going away. Here’s how we can prepare
How UC is addressing “the greatest environmental and equity challenge facing California today.”
Get UC’s top news in your inbox
Sign up for Fiat Lux, the weekly newsletter that delivers the latest University of California news and discoveries straight to your inbox.