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The Color Lab Uncovers the Soothing Effects of Light Veronica Then wore an electroencephalogram, or EEG, cap and stood in front of a black curtain with a white square placed behind her like a target. Studio lights beamed down from the ceiling as a panel...

With the research supported by industry — including Toyota Boshoku America, Seoul Semiconductor and Color Kinetics — the findings are now informing the design of lighting fixtures in various settings.

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An interdisciplinary research collaboration between the California Lighting Technology Center, or CLTC, and the Center for Mind and Brain, or CMB, The Color Lab is part of an effort to implement human-centric lighting designs to optimize well-being.

National Science Foundation Awards UC Davis $5 Million for Artificial Intelligence Hub The National Science Foundation has awarded $5 million over five years to the University of California, Davis, to run the Artificial Intelligence Institutes Virtual Organization, a community hub for n...

The National Science Foundation has awarded $5 million over five years to UC Davis to run the Artificial Intelligence Institutes Virtual Organization (AIVO), a community hub for new and existing AI institutes established by the federal government.

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From Labs to Lives UC Davis researchers describe the impact of their work and the life-altering consequences if federal funding for medical research were reduced or eliminated.

Leach’s lab has discovered new ways to keep healing cells alive long enough to regenerate bone and cartilage — offering hope for a faster recovery and stronger outcomes.

Learn more about Leach's NIH-funded research, visit ucdav.is/FLTL.

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Kent Leach is developing biomaterials that help the body heal itself—by enhancing the ability of living cells to repair damaged bones. His NIH-funded research addresses a growing crisis: nearly 1 in 2 adults suffer from a musculoskeletal disorder, and that number climbs to 3 in 4 among seniors.

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We're back, Aggies! How has your summer been so far? ☀️

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Hey Aggies! The team behind this account will be stepping away temporarily for our annual summer break to reflect on our social media strategy and plan for the upcoming academic year. This means we won't be posting new content, responding to comments or answering direct messages from now through 8/3

UC leads American public research universities in global impact, new rankings show All 10 UC campuses are among the best universities in the world in research impact, with eight among the top 25 public universities in the United States, according to the 2025-26 Best Global Universit...

All 10 UC campuses are among the best universities in the world in research impact, according to the just-released 2025-26 Best Global Universities ranking from
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YouTube video by UC Davis Sustainably UC Davis Episode 4: Zero Waste

What does it really mean to go zero waste? ♻️ Episode 4 of ‘Sustainably UC Davis’ explores how the university is moving toward a zero waste future—from converting campus food scraps into renewable energy, to phasing out single-use plastics in foodservice.

Among the Academies: Building Stronger Bones and Brighter Futures Physician-scientist Nancy Lane says you have to understand a disease before you can intervene.“Research really allows us to carefully evaluate where we are and how we can do better,” she said. “It hel...

Physician-scientist Nancy Lane says you have to understand a disease before you can intervene. Lane is a distinguished professor of medicine and rheumatology. She’s a translational scientist and rheumatologist, specializing in diseases of the immune system.

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Celebrating 25 years of Big Bang! at UC Davis, a powerhouse of innovation awarding $100K+ annually. From epilepsy alerts to sustainable snacks, student teams turn bold ideas into startups across health, Ag & tech. #Entrepreneurship Learn more: ucdav.is/4llcnng

From Labs to Lives UC Davis researchers describe the impact of their work and the life-altering consequences if federal funding for medical research were reduced or eliminated.

Her team is developing more accurate, real-world assessments and exploring how puberty timing, movement and environment influences outcome for kids and teens.

Learn more about Schweitzer's NIH-funded research, visit ucdavis.edu/labs-to-lives.

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Julie Schweitzer is advancing how we understand and treat ADHD—one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions, affecting over 20 million Americans. Her NIH-funded research shows that people with ADHD often perform better when allowed to move, and that their brains work harder to stay focused.

AGGIE ALERT: Southbound highway 113 and east/westbound interstate 80 have reopened. Lane restrictions may be in place.

AGGIE ALERT: Both sides of I80 and southbound 113 closed due to vegetation fire at 80 and 113. Avoid the area until further notice.

AGGIE ALERT: Both sides of I80 and southbound 113 closed due to vegetation fire at 80 and 113. Avoid the area until further notice.

From Labs to Lives UC Davis researchers describe the impact of their work and the life-altering consequences if federal funding for medical research were reduced or eliminated.

Her team was the first to show that the JAK-STAT cell signaling pathway may play a key role in triggering epilepsy after brain injury and its progression.

Learn more about Brooks-Kayal's NIH-funded research, visit ucdavis.edu/labs-to-lives.

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Headshot of Amy Brooks-Kayal against a dark blue and purple background with white text that reads, "From Labs to Lives: How Research Funding Solves Real World Problems" and her quote, "Without federal funding, research to find new treatments for epilepsy simply stops — leaving millions without hope for relief. The human toll is immense, and the economic cost to our nation exceeds $15 billion each year in care and lost productivity."

At UC Davis, Dr. Amy Brooks-Kayal leads pioneering research on how brain injuries can lead to epilepsy. Her NIH-funded research is identifying how epilepsy develops at the cellular level, with the goal of stopping it before it starts or preventing it from becoming resistant to treatment.

YouTube video by UC Davis Happy Juneteenth!

On June 19, 1865, the last enslaved African Americans in Texas learned about their freedom. This day is now known as Juneteenth. Join Chancellor Gary S. May and Dr. Renetta G. Tull, Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion as they share a celebration message.

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Lake Tahoe’s clarity held steady in 2024, averaging 62.3 feet, down from 68.2 feet in 2023, but not a statistically significant decline, per latest UC Davis Tahoe Clarity report. Long-term clarity shows no worsening or improvement since leveling off after 1990s drops. ucdav.is/3G6ouFN

What Do Juneteenth and Math Education Have in Common? Wilkes June 19, 1865, now commemorated as Juneteenth, is the day when Union troops arrived in Ga

What do Juneteenth and math education have in common? Many Black students still wait for meaningful education. Read the #UCDavis Curiosity Gap Blog and what educators say. www.ucdavis.edu/blog/curiosi... @history-ucdavis.bsky.social @ucdavis.bsky.social

From Labs to Lives UC Davis researchers describe the impact of their work and the life-altering consequences if federal funding for medical research were reduced or eliminated.

His NSF-funded team leads a project that builds tools that track software performance, predict failure points and help global developer teams course-correct in real time.

Learn more about Filkov's NSF-funded research, visit ucdavis.edu/labs-to-lives.

#FromLabsToLives | #SaveResearch

Headshot of Vladimir Filkov against a dark blue background with white text that reads, "From Labs to Lives: How Research Funding Solves Real World Problems" and his quote, "There is no other organization but the National Science Foundation that can fund such a broad scoped and novel project like ours, integrating research in multiple disciplines, developing a new science of open-source software sustainability, and training and education of students in them."

A UC Davis, Vladimir Filkov leads groundbreaking work using AI and data science to improve the health of open-source software (OSS) — the technology foundation for everything from government systems to the world wide web.

Summer 2025: What’s Open, What’s Closed Summer brings sunshine, good vibes and the seasonal question: What’s open on campus? Here’s your guide to what’s open and closed this summer. Several locations across campus will offer weekday food an...

Summer brings sunshine, good vibes and the seasonal question: What’s open on campus? Here’s your guide to what’s open and closed this summer: ucdav.is/3HJUpfN

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Congratulations to our Class of 2025 Aggies participating in the final spring undergraduate commencement ceremony today! We are so proud of you and everything you've accomplished! 🎓

Tune in to the 9 AM livestream here: ucdav.is/440GFEZ

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UC Davis student graduates nearly 50 years after starting. ‘It’s been conquered’ Ronald Austin Jr., a UC Davis Athletics Hall of Fame member, had just seven units to complete when he left school 47 years ago.

Ronald Austin Jr., a UC Davis Athletics Hall of Fame member, had just seven units to complete when he left school 47 years ago.