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California Jews Experiencing Heightened Depression, Anxiety Since 2023 Hamas Violence

by Karen Michele Nikos-Rose
August 18, 2025

Society, Arts & Culture

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CA Clean Air Law Making Strides in Overburdened Neighborhoods

by Tiffany Dobbyn
June 12, 2025

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How are Local Guaranteed-Income Programs Working Throughout U.S.?

by UC Davis Researchers
May 30, 2025

The Curiosity Gap

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Culturally Supportive School Environments Contribute to Academic, Emotional, Social Success

by Karen Nikos-Rose
October 14, 2024

Society, Arts & Culture

Check stand line with unhealthy foods displayed

Temptation at the Checkout: 70% of Food, Drinks Within Arm’s Reach Are Unhealthy

by Tiffany Dobbyn
June 07, 2023

Driven by Curiosity

green succulents poking through rocks

Citizen Scientists Help UC Davis Researchers Spread Native Plant Seeds in Urban Areas

by Tiffany Dobbyn
November 15, 2022

Golden grain being harvested and processed with blue sky in background..

Global Food Supply-Chain Issues Call for Solutions

by Karen Michele Nikos-Rose
June 27, 2022

Beverage in plastic up with dark red background.

Warning Labels Could Help Customers Identify Hidden Sugar in Restaurant Menus

by Karen Michele Nikos-Rose
June 06, 2022

People tending a garden with city in background

How Can We Make Cities Thrive?

by Hayley Morris, UC Davis Media Relations Intern
May 23, 2022

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Public School Closures Increasing in Cities, but Affected Neighborhoods Differ Regionally

by Karen Michele Nikos-Rose
October 20, 2021

California golden poppies at UC Davis

Spreading Native Plant Seeds for the Future of Urban Landscapes

by Tiffany Dobbyn
September 29, 2021

COVID-19 Taking a Toll on Everyday Lives, UC Davis Research Suggests

by Karen Nikos-Rose
August 24, 2020

Society, Arts & Culture

New York skyline

How Have Pandemics Historically Changed Cities?

by Karen Nikos-Rose
May 19, 2020

The Curiosity Gap

UC Davis Experts: Poverty and Economics

by Alex Russell
September 02, 2016

Nice Guys (and Girls) Do Not Finish Last in Love Relationships, UC Davis Study Finds

by Karen Nikos-Rose
February 12, 2016

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