A record-breaking El Niño winter and the potential loss or weakening of federal disaster management services are among the factors that could determine whether Californians face catastrophic floods ...

Scientists report fossil evidence of the first fully marine amphibian in a study from UC Davis; Peking University; and the Geological Museum of Guizhou. The amphibian is an armored, giant ...

The 2026 U.S. midterm election is among the most contentious elections ever without a candidate running for president. This year voters will determine the balance of power in the U.S. Senate and House ...

Our scientists take a closer look at the oil in packaged foods, with practical tips for choosing high-quality olive and avocado oils. As highlighted through UC Davis’ From Labs to Lives campaign, ...

The University of California, Davis, received $953 million in external research awards in the fiscal year 2025-26, supporting a broad range of research to enhance lives through advancements in ...

It’s the best oyster you’ve (probably) never tasted. For years, many people assumed it was gone from Tomales Bay altogether. But one day, Joe Newman, a Developmental Technician in the Aquatic ...

The University of California, Davis, retained its spot as the No. 10 public university in the nation in rankings published this week by Times Higher Education. Four UC campuses made the Times Higher ...

Interacting with animals can make people feel calmer and less lonely and anxious. A new study from the University of California, Davis, shows that animals play an active role in shaping these ...

Visit the 100-acre UC Davis Arboretum on any weekday morning, and you'll likely find an ecology class studying wildlife, student interns tending a garden they designed, or a parent pointing out a ...

Throughout human history, one type of story never seems to go away: the conspiracy theory. Conspiracy theories may seem like a modern epidemic — a byproduct of social media algorithms and a 24-hour ...

As of March 2026, every U.S. state had introduced at least one bill seeking to regulate social media or other digital platforms for people younger than 18. The wave of legislation would be difficult ...