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Nobel Laureates and 18 National Academies members on the faculty
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April 17, 2024
CO2 worsens wildfires by helping plants grow
By fueling the growth of plants that become kindling, carbon dioxide is driving an increase in the severity and frequency of wildfires, according to a UC Riverside study.
April 15, 2024
Vaccine breakthrough means no more chasing strains
Scientists at UC Riverside have demonstrated a new, RNA-based vaccine strategy that is effective against any strain of a virus and can be used safely even by babies or the immunocompromised.
April 12, 2024
Physicists solve puzzle about ancient galaxy found by Webb telescope
UC Riverside study offers an explanation for dark matter distribution in a massive quiescent galaxy
April 05, 2024
An earthquake in New Jersey?
University of California, Riverside seismologist Abhijit Ghosh, who studies earthquake physics, explains New Jersey's unusual earthquake.
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April 11, 2024
Molecular crystal motors move when exposed to light
Potential applications include drug delivery
April 10, 2024
Graduate students recognized for academic excellence and research achievements
Stipends will support their ongoing research
April 09, 2024
Extracurricular: Chasing this year’s spectacular solar eclipse
Eclipse enthusiast Morris Maduro joins millions of people along path of totality
March 13, 2024
Undergraduate wins UC Graduate Deans’ Leadership and Research Award
Budding neuroscientist Erik Hakopian provided academic mentorship to UCR students
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