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Ripe red and yellow tomatoes nestled in green foliage with several sprouts of white and purple branched broomrape sprouting underneath the plant. (Jael Mackendorf/UC Davis)

Tomato Industry Taking Steps to Stop Spread of Parasitic Weed

by Emily C. Dooley
April 15, 2026

A group of Magellanic penguins gathered around their burrows on a rocky landscape.

Penguin ‘Toxicologists’ Find PFAS Chemicals in Remote Patagonia

by Kat Kerlin
April 08, 2026

3D structural representation of a crystalline lattice with colored spheres and tetrahedra.

Light Bends Perovskite Crystal Lattice, Opening Way to New Devices

by Andy Fell
March 31, 2026

A gloved hand sprays cleaning solution, creating a mist in a bright kitchen setting. Researchers at UC Davis found in a mouse study that chemicals commonly found in disinfectant sprays may be more harmful than once thought. (Getty)

Common Disinfectant Chemicals Far More Toxic When Inhaled, Study Finds

by Amy Quinton
March 30, 2026

Four professionals smiling, standing side by side, each with different hairstyles and attire.

4 Elected as AAAS Fellows

by Andy Fell
March 26, 2026

A person wading in shallow water, holding a fishing tow net against a serene natural background.

Managed Wetlands a Culinary Hot Spot for SF Bay Fish, But They Need Delivery Options

by Kat Kerlin
March 25, 2026

Bristlecone pine tree on rocky terrain under blue cloudy sky

Unlocking Longevity Insights From Ancient Bristlecone Pine

by Kat Kerlin
March 23, 2026

A coastal scene with numerous sea lions resting on rocks beside turquoise waves.

Global Strategies to Protect Seals and Sea Lions from Avian Influenza

by Kat Kerlin
March 19, 2026

In center, a pot plant held by a person in a light blue shirt, and a blue plastic model held by someone in a dark blue shirt. Faces are not visible.

Plant Cell Structure Could Hold Key to Cancer Therapies and Improved Crops

by Douglas Fox
March 05, 2026

Sunrise over rolling hills, casting warm light on the landscape and clear blue sky.

Study Improves Understanding of Food Safety Risks in California Central Coast Produce

by Amy Quinton
March 05, 2026

Two young men in dark clothing lean over a bench and turn to face the camera. Between them is a black fin-like object.

Hawk Study Shows Potential Lessons of Bird Flight

by Andy Fell
March 04, 2026

Two seals resting closely together on a sandy beach.

First Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Northern Elephant Seals Confirmed in California

by UC Davis News and Media Relations
February 25, 2026

A person in a gray sweatshirt holds a peregrine falcon on their arm, with a neutral background.

Bird Flight Research Advances Drone Technology and Wild Raptor Care

by Andy Fell
February 23, 2026

Driven by Curiosity

Sascha Nicklish in ponytail, white t-shirt and jeans stands with Julia Fine in black shirt and pants and purple hair stand on either side of a wooden, mint green and yellow bee hive.

Helping Beekeepers Fight Mites Through More Effective Treatments

by USDA/UC Davis News
February 19, 2026

A cluster of six shiny brown beetles on a green leaf with noticeable leaf damage.

Mirror Image Pheromones Help Beetles Swipe Right

by Andy Fell
February 18, 2026