The University of California, Riverside (UC Riverside), founded in 1954, is a public research university located in Riverside, California. Known for its strong programs in agriculture, entomology, and environmental science, it offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. UC Riverside emphasizes research, diversity, and community engagement, contributing significantly to advancements in various fields.
Recent research indicates that simple forms of matter from the early universe might be detectable through gravitational waves, which could also explain the nature of…
A new study could influence the search for life on other planets. Despite years of extensive study, many aspects of the origins and early evolution…
New technologies could enhance methods for storing and transferring data. Quantum computing leverages the principles of quantum mechanics to address complex challenges in various fields,…
In the quest to uncover extraterrestrial life, researchers have identified telltale greenhouse gases that could indicate advanced alien civilizations are actively terraforming distant planets. The…
A new study by the University of California, Riverside shows that historical episodes of extreme heat caused the exchange between surface water and deep ocean…
Research shows that teenagers appreciate unsolicited advice when parents support their autonomy and engage with their interests, contrasting with less effective advice accompanied by dismissive…
UC Riverside scientists have introduced an effective and sustainable termite control strategy using pinene to lure termites into insecticide-treated areas, achieving over 95% effectiveness and…
Climate Change Was No Problem for the Big Fish Research shows that sharks evolved from bottom dwellers to open ocean predators during a past global…
An astrophysicist discovered a fiery red exoplanet with intense volcanic activity, influenced by tidal forces similar to those affecting Jupiter’s moon Io. UC Riverside astrophysicist…
The method addresses pollution caused by fire suppressant foams. As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency intensifies its efforts to address the persistent pollution of “forever…
Recent research finds claims of biosignature gas detection were premature. Recent reports of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope finding signs of life on a distant…
Similar to Earth but incapable of sustaining life. Despite surface temperatures hot enough to melt lead, lava-spewing volcanoes, and puffy clouds of sulfuric acid, uninhabitable…
End of the line for endless boosters? Researchers at UC Riverside have developed a new vaccine approach using RNA that is effective against any strain…
The James Webb Space Telescope discovered an ancient galaxy, JWST-ER1g, which exhibits a phenomenon called strong gravitational lensing, forming an Einstein ring. This galaxy, rich…
Scientists have discovered a virus that infects a deadly amphibian fungus, offering hope for combating a disease that has led to significant declines in frog…
Experts caution dog owners against allowing their pets to swim in the Colorado River. Scientists at UC Riverside have verified for the first time the…
In the process of converting plants into fuel, the initial phase — decomposing the plant material — has consistently posed the greatest challenge. Recent research…
Researchers have uncovered how the M protein is key to the spherical structure of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, opening new paths for combating other pathogenic coronavirus…