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Two UC Irvine researchers named fellows by National Academy

The National Academy of Inventors has recognized two researchers from the University of California, Irvine, as fellows.

By Central OC Times | Dec 10, 2024

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Scientists call for improved methods in flood risk modeling

Researchers from the University of California, Irvine and the University of Bristol have called for a shift in how flood risks are modeled.

By Central OC Times | Dec 6, 2024

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Orange County poll reveals insights into voter preferences after November elections

By Central OC Times | Dec 6, 2024

In the recent general election, Orange County voters demonstrated a split political preference by selecting Democrat Kamala Harris for president and Republican Steve Garvey for Senate.

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UC Irvine scientists uncover secrets behind enhanced superconductivity

By Central OC Times | Dec 5, 2024

Scientists at the University of California, Irvine have made significant strides in understanding superconductivity in an iron-based material.

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Study links DNA damage to age-related macular degeneration

By Central OC Times | Dec 3, 2024

A study co-led by the University of California, Irvine, has identified accumulated DNA damage in the retina as a significant factor contributing to age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

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Study links severe wildfires with increased forest vulnerability

By Central OC Times | Nov 18, 2024

The severity of wildfires in California has increased significantly over the past few decades due to climate change, according to a study published in Environmental Research Letters by researchers from the University of California, Irvine and the...

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UC Irvine named Fulbright HSI leader for fourth consecutive year

By Central OC Times | Nov 4, 2024

The University of California, Irvine has been recognized as a Fulbright HSI Leader for the year 2024 by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

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Newport-Mesa Unified School District shows lower dropout rate than California average in 2022-23 school year

By Central OC Times | Nov 3, 2024

Newport-Mesa Unified School District shows a lower dropout rate than California average in the 2022-23 school year.

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UC Irvine researchers convert silicon into direct bandgap semiconductor

By Central OC Times | Oct 31, 2024

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have made a significant breakthrough in semiconductor technology.

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UC Irvine leads new phase in minority participation STEM initiative

By Central OC Times | Oct 25, 2024

The University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine) is set to lead the next phase of the California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP), a program aimed at increasing the number of underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering,...

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UC Irvine study links gut bacteria to potential Parkinson's disease origins

By Central OC Times | Oct 24, 2024

A research team from the University of California, Irvine, has made significant progress in understanding the origins of Parkinson's disease. The team, led by Professor Elizabeth Bess from the Department of Chemistry, has discovered that the disease may originate in the human gut.

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UC Irvine discovers potential for marine bacteria in carbon storage

By Central OC Times | Oct 17, 2024

Marine bacteria have been identified as a potential solution for long-term carbon storage, according to researchers at the University of California, Irvine. The study, published in Nature Communications, explores how complex organic molecules created by marine bacteria can store climate-warming carbon in the deep ocean.

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UC Irvine studies wildfire embers' role in spreading spot fires

By Central OC Times | Oct 9, 2024

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have conducted groundbreaking field experiments in the Sierra Nevada mountains to better understand how embers from wildfires cause spot fires. These experiments aim to help authorities improve disaster modeling as climate change increases the frequency of such events.

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UC Irvine reveals atomic-scale insights into polycrystalline material behavior

By Central OC Times | Oct 8, 2024

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, along with international collaborators, have achieved a breakthrough in understanding polycrystalline materials by observing grain rotation at an atomic scale. This research could lead to advancements in electronics, aerospace, and automotive technologies.

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UC Irvine team creates enzyme for synthetic genetic material production

By Central OC Times | Oct 8, 2024

A research team from the University of California, Irvine has developed a new enzyme capable of producing threose nucleic acid (TNA), a synthetic genetic material. This advancement is expected to enhance therapeutic options for cancer and other diseases.

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UC Irvine researchers discover new role for brain molecule in controlling motor functions

By Central OC Times | Oct 4, 2024

A team of researchers from the University of California, Irvine has discovered a new role for ophthalmic acid in motor function control. This molecule, found in the brain, acts similarly to dopamine and offers a potential new therapeutic target for Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.

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UC Irvine expands Pathway Project to enhance literacy education nationwide

By Central OC Times | Oct 2, 2024

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) is advancing literacy education across the United States through its Pathway Project. Developed by Professor Emerita Carol Booth Olson from UCI's School of Education, the project is part of the UCI Writing Project and employs a cognitive strategies approach to enhance reading and writing skills among students.

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Adeline & Robert Mah donate $20M more towards UCI medical innovation building

By Central OC Times | Oct 1, 2024

Dr. Robert A. Mah and Dr. Adeline Yen Mah, through their Falling Leaves Foundation, have pledged an additional $20 million to the University of California, Irvine (UCI). This contribution will support the construction of the Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building and its research centers.

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Disruption of body clock linked to colorectal cancer progression

By Central OC Times | Sep 27, 2024

Research from the University of California, Irvine has shown that disruption of the circadian clock may accelerate colorectal cancer progression by affecting the gut microbiome and intestinal barrier function. This discovery could lead to new prevention and treatment strategies.

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UC Irvine becomes host campus for statewide STEM initiative

By Central OC Times | Sep 25, 2024

UC Irvine has been designated as the new administrative headquarters for Cal-Bridge, a program aimed at increasing participation from underrepresented groups in California’s higher education systems and technology workforce. This transition marks the start of Cal-Bridge's second decade of service.