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Lighting Strongly Influences People’s Experience While Listening to Music, a New Study Suggests When you go to your next concert or listen to your favorite music on an app, you might first consider the lighting around you. Music is widely known for its ability to arouse, change moods or trigger ...

A multidisciplinary team found that indoor lighting of various hues has a strong influence on how people feel while listening to music. Tune in for more: @ucdavis.bsky.social
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UC Davis Announces Winners of Autumn 2025 Science Translation and Innovative Research Grant Program The University of California, Davis, has awarded $100,000 through the autumn 2025 cohort of the Science Translation and Innovative Research (STAIR) Grant Program to help scientists advance innovative ...

UC Davis Announces Winners of Autumn 2025 Science Translation and Innovative Research Grant Program @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davi...

In the fields, artificial intelligence creates the opportunity to increase yields and quality while saving resources. (Courtesy of AI Institute for Next Generation Food Systems)

Scout, an AI firm that uses photos & geolocation data to map vine health in vineyards, was named to the TIME Best Innovations of 2025 list. Cheers to Scout, which grew out of a #UCDavis project launched by Mason Earles & alum Kia Behnia! 🍷🍇
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High risk of metastatic recurrence among young cancer patients Study of 48,000 AYAs finds nearly 1 in 10 develop metastatic recurrence after non-metastatic cancer, highlighting urgent need for tailored survivorship care and early detection strategies.

A new study by @ucdaviscancer.bsky.social scientists highlight the urgent need to identify and address survivorship needs for young cancer survivors.
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UC Davis now in space: Satellite built by students was successfully launched Nov. 28! @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social

Extracting Rare Earth Elements from U.S. Wastewaters A new federally funded research project at the University of California, Davis, endeavors to extract valuable components for magnets, lasers and other modern technologies from an unlikely source: acid...

A new federally funded research project led by @ucdavis.bsky.social will help develop technologies that recover previously discarded critical minerals from U.S. wastewaters. Learn more. @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social @ucdlands.bsky.social
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Looking Inside Icy Moons The outer planets of the Solar System are swarmed by ice-wrapped moons. Some of these, such as Saturn’s moon Enceladus, are known to have oceans of liquid water between the ice shell and the rocky cor...

Saturn's moon Mimas, just 250 miles wide, could have a liquid water ocean under its outer icy shell, according to new research @ucdavis.bsky.social.
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Sharing Happy Moments with Partner Better for Health than Feeling Happy Alone A new study suggests that when older couples experience positive emotions together in everyday life, they have lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol that can cause health problems over time when...

New research: Feeling happy is good for everyone’s health, but sharing everyday happiness with a life partner brings even greater health benefits. @ucdlands.bsky.social @apadivision6.bsky.social @ucdavispsych.bsky.social @spspnews.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/sharing...
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Why Is Federally Funded Research So Important? America’s lucrative, long-running investment in basic science and research is under threat, and the consequences could be far-reaching for local and national economies and for the United States’ leade...

Why Is Federally Funded Research So Important? UC Davis VC for Research Simon Atkinson explains @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/magazine/why...

A Microbial Blueprint for Climate-Smart Cows UC Davis research reveals which gut microbes in a cow could reduce methane, bringing them a step closer to engineering microbes to create climate-smart cows.

Researchers @ucdavis.bsky.social & @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social have identified which microbes in a cow's gut could help reduce methane. It brings them a step closer to engineering gut microbes to create more climate-friendly cows. @innovativegenomics.bsky.social
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GLP-1 and Health: Beyond Weight Loss in the Ozempic Era This week, the White House announced a deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to lower the cost of their GLP-1 weight loss drugs, Wegovy and Zepbound. The move could significantly expand access to these...

The UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health recently hosted scientists, physicians and industry experts to discuss how drugs based on GLP-1 are transforming treatment for obesity, diabetes and other conditions. Learn more.
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Study Shows Very Dense Olive Orchards Thrive on Less Fertilizer UC Davis researchers found olive trees produce the same yields and high-quality oil when using 25-50% less fertilizer.

New @ucdavis.bsky.social research finds that olive trees produced the same yields and high-quality oil even when using 25-50% less nitrogen than recommended amounts for traditional orchards.
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CHANCELL-ING: Finding a Cure for Alzheimer’s Disease While Forming Friendships The impact of Alzheimer’s Disease touches nearly all of us in some way. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1 in 9 Americans over 65 is afflicted with the disease.

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, & a time to recognize @ucdavis.bsky.social leadership in research, treatments, & support for people living with the disease in our community and beyond. Read more in our @chancellormay.bsky.social monthly column.
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New Species of Spider Discovered, Just in Time for Halloween UC Davis scientists have discovered a new species of trapdoor spider in California's coastal sand dunes.

Scientists at @ucdavis.bsky.social have discovered a new species of trapdoor spider lurking in California’s coastal sand dunes, just in time for Halloween!
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California Schools Are Losing Tree Canopy About 85% of elementary schools studied in California experienced some loss of trees between 2018 and 2022, found a UC Davis study.

About 85% of elementary schools studied in California experienced some loss of trees between 2018 and 2022, according to a paper from @ucdavis.bsky.social.
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Why Do We Fear Snakes? Why are so many of us afraid of snakes? And more curiously, why does our unconscious mind recognize them as a threat before our conscious mind? Distinguished Professor Emerita of Anthropology Lynne A....

Why are so many of us afraid of snakes? And more curiously, why does our unconscious mind recognize them as a threat before our conscious mind?
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A portrait of Andrea Alfaro laughing into the camera in front of an expanse of greenery.

We’re excited to share that Andrea C. Alfaro has been appointed the new director of the UC Davis Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute, effective January 1, 2026. She will also serve as director of the Bodega Marine Lab.

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@ucdavis.bsky.social research improves the lives of Americans every day. Read how it can help CA almond growers to adopt sustainable & cost-effective farming practices. bit.ly/4n2xQSn
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Research at @ucdavis.bsky.social not only yields discoveries that improve lives, it drives economic growth & fuels our nation’s global leadership in technology & innovation
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UC Davis researchers have uncovered alarming microplastic levels in Lake Tahoe, a lake known for its clarity. A closer look at this debris reveals threats to wildlife & public health. Learn more: bit.ly/4pEeNAi
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UC Davis Researchers Look at How the Brain Prioritizes What We See How we focus our attention before we even see an object matters. For example, when we look for something moving in the sky, our expectation would be very different if the object is a bird flying past ...

@ucdavis.bsky.social scientists in a new study looked at how a person's brain interprets what the eyes see. Learn more.
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Federal Grants Support Research on AI-driven Protein Design Two projects at the University of California, Davis, that use artificial intelligence to design and engineer proteins for industrial and health applications have been funded by the U.S. National Scien...

Two projects at the @ucdavis.bsky.social that use artificial intelligence to design and engineer proteins for industrial and health applications have been funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation.
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Cheaper, Sustainable Plant Biomanufacturing on Earth and in Space Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have been awarded a $3 million National Science Foundation grant to develop new technologies and workforce training programs to grow plants in low-r...

NSF Future Manufacturing grant awarded to @ucdavis.bsky.social researchers will support growing plants in low-resource environments both on Earth and in space. Learn more: @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social @ucdavisbiotech.bsky.social @ucdavisplants.bsky.social
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Alissa Kendall Appointed Director of the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies - Office of Research The Office of Research at UC Davis is pleased to announce the appointment of Alissa Kendall, the Ray B. Krone Endowed Professor of Environmental Engineering, as the new director of the UC Davis Instit...

Alissa Kendall is appointed as the new director of the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS-Davis). Congratulations and welcome, Dr. Kendall.

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Clare Cannon Appointed Interim Director of the UC Davis Institute of the Environment - Office of Research The University of California, Davis, Office of Research is pleased to announce the appointment of  Clare Cannon as the interim director of the Institute of the Environment, effective July 1, 2025, thr...

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Clare Cannon as the interim director of the UC Davis Institute of the Environment. Congratulations and welcome onboard, Dr. Cannon!
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Air quality testing for heavy metals after the LA fires Michael Kleeman, UC Davis Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor, shares his method for testing the air quality and what was uncovered.

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Professor Michael Kleeman shares his method for testing the air quality and what was uncovered after the LA fires. via
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Babies Pay Attention Longest When Parents Combine Words and Gestures, UC Davis Study Suggests A baby’s focus may seem brief, but some words and gestures do a better job of keeping their attention on their surroundings even before they say their first word.A new study from the University of Cal...

Some words and gestures do a better job of keeping babies' attention on their surroundings even before they say their first word. Learn more: @ucdlands.bsky.social
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New Cancer Drug Could Help Cats and People A new cancer treatment for cats could help humans too. New UC Davis cat clinical trial using UCSF developed drug shows the disease was controlled in 35% of cats, with minimal side effects.

Scientists @ucdavis.bsky.social and University of California San Francisco have completed the first clinical trial of a new cancer drug in pet cats, offering hope for a disease that has long been nearly impossible to treat. Learn more: @cp-cancercell.bsky.social
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Having a sense of purpose may protect against dementia People who reported a higher sense of purpose in life were about 28% less likely to develop cognitive impairment, according to a new UC Davis study.

New study shows psychological well-being may play a vital role in healthy aging. @ucdavishealth.bsky.social
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New method allows researchers to study how the brain interacts with other organs in animal models Cardiovascular researchers have developed a novel technique for preserving brain tissue in mice while simultaneously collecting living (unfixed) samples from other organs.

Cardiovascular researchers @ucdavishealth.bsky.social have developed a novel technique that allows scientists to study how the brain communicates with other organs, like the heart or gut.
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