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August 18, 2026
The hidden health cost of dollar store groceries
New UC Riverside research shows a link between dollar store food quality and higher rates of obesity, high blood pressure, cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes.
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August 17, 2026
Pesticides make ants go crazy
Don’t assume an uptick in ant activity after setting out pesticide traps means the treatment failed. New UC Riverside research shows their behavior changes as chemicals make their way through a colony. 
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August 12, 2026
Vanillin flavoring in e-cigarettes disrupts human embryonic stem cell development
UC Riverside-led study suggests possible link between vaping and difficulty conceiving in women
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August 12, 2026
Athleticism doesn’t require sacrificing longevity or fertility
Being an elite athlete, at least as a mouse, does not shorten lifespan or limit how many children you can have.
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Graduate student brings Santa Ana River research to international freshwater science conference

Standing before fellow freshwater scientists at the Society for Freshwater Science Annual Meeting, UC Riverside Evolution Ecology & Organismal Biology (EEOB) doctoral student, Ria Ghosh, presented research examining the health of one of Southern California's most important—and heavily altered—river systems...
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Starting Strong: CNAS Orientation Helps New Students Build a Foundation for Success

For many incoming students, college doesn't begin on the first day of classes—it begins the moment they start building the relationships, confidence and support network that will carry them through their first year. During the first of seven CNAS Summer...
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At the intersection of science and AI, UC Riverside's CECI and the SAIR Foundation bring world-leading researchers together to shape the future of discovery

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way scientists explore the universe—from designing more sensitive instruments and accelerating complex simulations to uncovering patterns hidden within enormous datasets. But at the Science x AI Summit held at UC Riverside, one idea surfaced again...
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Nobel laureate discusses cosmic acceleration in public lecture

Nobel Prize-winning physicist Adam Riess visited UC Riverside on June 4 to deliver the latest installment of the Frontiers of Cosmology Lecture Series, offering a public exploration of one of the most profound mysteries in modern science: why the universe’s...
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August 18, 2026
Four professors win 2026 NSF CAREER Awards
Four UC Riverside faculty members have been awarded prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Awards to support their research. The program targets early-career faculty who demonstrate the potential to serve as academic role models and advance their organization’s mission. Research conducted with these funds should build the foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating education and research.  UCR’s 2026 CAREER Award recipients and their funded projects are listed alphabetically below.
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Chia-Wei Yeh
July 31, 2026
Advancing research to improve epilepsy care
Chia-Wei Yeh receives predoctoral research fellowship to investigate how stress influences brain function and seizure onset
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Professor Amir Verdi
July 30, 2026
UCR scientist rewarded for making water conservation easier
National society honors Amir Verdi for creating tools and curriculum to promote their use
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Jonathan Richardson
July 21, 2026
Physicist wins top RED seed grant to advance gravitational-wave astronomy
Jonathan Richardson’s project will use AI to help design more sensitive detectors capable of probing the farthest reaches of the universe
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Dollar store groceries linked to worse health, study finds

STUDY FINDS - Walk into almost any dollar store in America and the shelves usually tell a similar story: rows of shelf-stable snacks, sodium-heavy canned goods, and very little fresh fruit, vegetables, or lean protein. For Americans stretching grocery budgets...
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Dollar store groceries may come with a hidden health risk, study finds

NEWSWEEK - The quality of dollar store groceries may contribute to serious health issues, a new study has warned. While consumers may choose cheaper outlets for their food, the quality of food from dollar stores has been linked to higher...
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Ant bait can make ants vanish – or suddenly appear everywhere

EARTH.COM - Ant bait does not erase an infestation the moment workers find it. The chemical must spread through a social colony, and that process takes time. That delay can make the first few days hard to read. A drop...
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Bedbugs can cause people to lose sleep — and blood. Here’s what to do about them

ASSOCIATED PRESS - Bedbugs are sometimes called the vampires of the insect world — hiding during the day and coming out at night to feast on human blood. Generations of children have been told: “Sleep tight. Don’t let the bedbugs...
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Finding Confidence, Community, and a Future in Medicine: Meet Lily Maya

For Lily Maya, choosing UC Riverside was years in the making. She first remembers visiting UCR during a middle school field trip, when the campus left a lasting impression on her. Later, while researching colleges in high school, she was...
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Finding Direction Through Community at UC Riverside: Meet James Riggs

When James Riggs arrived at UC Riverside as a biology major, he knew he wanted a career in healthcare—but he wasn't yet sure what that would look like. Four years later, he graduated with a clear path forward, shaped by...
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Finding Community Through Science, Dance and Mentorship: Meet Allison Matthews

For Allison Matthews, graduating from the University of California, Riverside marks both an ending and a continuation. A biology major with a minor in feminist studies, Allison will remain at UCR to pursue her master's degree through the university's Cell...
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From UCR to London: Marshall Scholar Sree Surineni Pursues the Future of Brain Technology

When Sreenidhi (Sree) Surineni learned he had been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Marshall Scholarship, one of the first calls he made was to the mentors who had supported him throughout his journey at the University of California...
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