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Carnivorous Squirrels Documented in California
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California ground squirrels hunt, kill and eat voles, reveals a study by UC Davis and UW-Eau Claire, sharing the first evidence of widespread carnivorous behavior among squirrels.
#voles #biology #ucdavis #zoology #ethology #squirrel #carnivore #sfbayarea #carnivoroussquirrels
on Wed, 12PM
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Your Smart TV is Watching What You Watch
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If you’re thinking of buying a “smart” TV for the holidays, you ought to know that your new device is constantly capturing snapshots of what’s on screen and sending them back to the manufacturer — even if you are using the device as a computer monitor and not watching TV at all. The findings...
#SmartTV #privacy #hardware #digitalsurveillance
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The social cost of carbon — an important figure used to analyze the benefits of climate policies — is too low, finds UC Davis study.
on Wed, 3PM
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New NSF Center for Pandemic Insights
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UC Davis to lead NSF Center for Pandemic Insights with $18M in funding, blending expertise from across the U.S. and 4 UC Davis powerhouse schools and colleges.
on Sep 6
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If a Social Media Post Has Any of These Ten Features, It’s Probably Clickbait
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New research identified 10 key features of clickbait journalism on social media and compared its use between digital-native news media and legacy news media outlets. The study confirmed that digital-native media outlets are much more likely to use clickbait, and that it really does drive...
on Dec 12
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Clinical Note-Taking Technology | Patients & Visitors | UC Davis Health
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New clinical note-taking technology at UC Davis Health allows your clinician to focus more on you.
on Dec 4
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Mexican Tomatoes are Winning the American Market
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This article was written by UC Davis ARE PhD students Yuhan Wang and Wenjie Zhan. It is the fifth in a series of excellent articles written by students in my ARE 231 class this fall.
on Nov 26
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The Problem with Microplastics
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While photos of littered beaches and floating garbage patches are unsettling, perhaps the most problematic plastic is barely visible to the naked eye. Called microplastics — chunks less than 5 millimeters across — these bits have been detected everywhere from Arctic sea ice to national parks.
on Nov 24
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The Corsi-Rosenthal Box: DIY Box Fan Air Filter for COVID-19 and Wildfire Smoke
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The Corsi-Rosenthal Box is a homemade air cleaning system that can reduce indoor exposure to airborne particles that contain the virus that causes COVID-19. It can also reduce the levels of other particles in the air, such as dust or wildfire smoke.
on Nov 24
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Human brains are getting larger. That may be good news for dementia risk
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A new study published in JAMA Neurology found human brains are getting bigger. The increased size may lead to a brain reserve, potentially reducing the risk of dementia.
on Nov 17
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Mountain Lions Coexist with Outdoor Recreationists by Taking the Night Shift
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Mountain lions in greater Los Angeles are proactively shifting their activity to avoid interacting with cyclists, hikers, joggers and other recreationists, finds a UC Davis study.
on Nov 16
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So, You Want to be a Veterinarian
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So, You Want to be a Veterinarian Veterinarians are highly trained medical professionals who provide for the health and quality of life of all kinds of animals. They use problem-solving skills and in-depth knowledge of biological, physical and social science to diagnose, treat and prevent animal...
on Nov 15
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Extreme Weather Accelerates Nitrate Pollution in Groundwater
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Extreme weather from climate change, including droughts and heavy rains, may increase the risk of nitrates from fertilizers ending up in groundwater.
on Nov 13
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Understanding the Threat of Bird Flu
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Since 2022, a new, highly pathogenic strain of H5N1 influenza or “bird flu” has spread worldwide. In the U.S. it has affected over 100 million birds and for the first time, spread into dairy cows and a small, but growing, number of people. At UC Davis, experts in One Health — an approach that...
on Nov 13
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COVID-19 can cause inflammation that results in bone loss, higher fracture risk
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A new study involving mice suggests that patients with COVID‐19 may experience long‐term orthopedic issues, such as decreased bone mass, increased fracture risk, and other musculoskeletal complications.
on Nov 12
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The Roots of Fear: Understanding the Amygdala
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Treating anxiety, depression and other disorders may depend on the amygdala, a part of the brain that controls strong emotional reactions, especially fear. But a deep understanding of this structure has been lacking. Now scientists at the University of California, Davis have identified new...
on Nov 4
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Assessing the Real Climate Costs of Manufacturing
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Producing materials such as steel, plastics and cement in the United States alone inflicts $79 billion a year in climate-related damage around the world, according to a new study by engineers and economists at the University of California, Davis. Accounting for these costs in market prices could...
on Oct 24
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3rd Workshop on Macroeconomic Implications of Migration
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Third Annual Workshop on Macroecon
on Oct 18
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Video Series Aims at Improving Indoor Air Quality
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A new video series developed by experts at the UC Davis College of Engineering and California Department of Public Health aims to help building and facility managers better understand how to manage indoor air quality. Better indoor air quality can reduce the spread of airborne diseases such as...
on Oct 18
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How blue light affects your eyes, sleep, and health
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Blue light from digital screens can have a number of long-term health effects, especially when it comes to sleep, eye strain, and age-related macular degeneration.
on Oct 5
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Smoke From Megafires Puts Orchard Trees at Risk
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UC Davis researchers say long-term smoke exposure from massive wildfires lowers the energy reserves of orchard trees and can cut their nut production by half.
on Oct 3
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UC Davis Amateur Radio Communications (UCDARC)
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The UC Davis Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has invested in installing Amateur Radio antennas, base station, scanner, and a local repeater on the campus. The equipment extends the ability of the EOC to communicate and coordinate with campus responders and partnering agencies during declared...
on Oct 1
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Fall Quarter Payment Solutions
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UC Davis Graduate Studies is pleased to offer several solutions to help graduate students who, in the past, experienced a delay in funding when they begin new positions during the fall quarter. Here are solutions:
on Sep 4
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Half of Uber, Lyft Trips Replace More Sustainable Options
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More than 50% of ride-hailing trips taken by surveyed riders in California replaced more sustainable forms of transportation, found a UC Davis study.
on Aug 28
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Student Disability Center Peer Mentoring Programs
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Give a gift to The Support Squad!
on Aug 12
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ADHD symptoms in autistic children linked to neighborhood conditions
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UC Davis researchers have found that poverty and lack of resources at birth are linked to greater ADHD symptoms in autistic children.
on Aug 10
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Cancer is on the rise in younger adults: What to know about screening and your risk
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Cancer diagnoses in people under 50 is a concerning trend. Our experts have advice for younger adults on when to get screened, lifestyle choices to help reduce your cancer risk, and more.
on Aug 9
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New Method Tracks How Psychedelics Affect Neurons in Minutes
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Researchers at the University of California, Davis have developed a rapid, noninvasive tool to track the neurons and biomolecules activated in the brain by psychedelic drugs. The protein-based tool, which is called Ca2+-activated Split-TurboID, or CaST, is described in research published in...
on Aug 7
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E-Sales of a Wild Bat Sold as Décor Threaten Species
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From wall art to necklaces, a vulnerable Asian bat species is being sold for decor on Etsy, eBay and Amazon sites in the U.S. and globally. It could threaten the species' survival, warns a UC Davis and CUNY study.
on Jul 17
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National Disability Independence Day discussion
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On the occasion of National Accessibility Independence Day, join Judy Thai, director, Application Engineering and Beena Albert, Business Intelligence technical lead, who will meet to discuss Thai’s recommended resource on LinkedIn Learning,
on Jul 16
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How Do You Safeguard Endangered Human Rights History in Peru?
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Research team led by Charles Walker, professor of history at UC Davis, (not pictured) and Ruth Borja Santa Cruz (center), professor of history at the University of San Marcos in Peru, digitizes documents in Peru. (Courtesy/ Charles Walker)
on Jul 10
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How and When to Change the Filters in Your Corsi-Rosenthal Box
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En español Corsi-Rosenthal Boxes provide excellent filtration of indoor air, especially for particles containing the virus that causes COVID-19 and wildfire smoke. After assembling and using your Corsi-Rosenthal Box, you may be wondering when and how to change the filters.
on Jun 24
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Lynda and Stewart Resnick Center for Agricultural Innovation breaks ground
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Construction officially began on the Lynda and Stewart Resnick Center for Agricultural Innovation with a groundbreaking event on May 29, celebrating the future $64.4 million facility at the University of California, Davis.
on Jun 24
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Mobility Assistance ShuttleAbout Mobility Assistance ShuttleThe Transportation Services Mobility Assistance Shuttle (MAS) provides transportation to UC Davis students, staff and faculty members with documented disabilities.
on Jun 24
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Smoke Covered 70% of California During Biggest Wildfire Years
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As much as 70% of California was covered by wildfire smoke during parts of 2020 and 2021, according to a UC Davis study.
on Jun 23
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Expanding Your Allyship Many folks are interested in learning more about how to practice allyship. In particular, our campus community has expressed interest in learning more about allyship to trans, intersex and asexual communities.
on Jun 23
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The Dirt-y Solution to Climate Change
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About the EventDoes a solution to climate change lay in the dirt under our feet? A holistic approach to farming and the environment is ancient, while informing decisions based on science and data is relatively new.
on Jun 22
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The Coffee Center at the University of California, Davis, officially opened Friday, May 3. The Coffee Center is a center of excellence in the UC Davis College of Engineering and the first academic research and teaching facility in the U.S. entirely dedicated to the study of coffee.
on Jun 11
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H5N1 Is Increasingly Adapting to Mammals
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Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza viruses are adapting to mammals in new ways that could have global consequences. UC Davis study finds clear evidence of mammal-to-mammal transmission.
on Jun 6
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Overview Enterprising graduate students and postdoctoral researchers across the College of Biological Sciences (CBS) have taken crucial steps to enhance excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) through grassroots efforts.
on Jun 3
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Should Farmers Plant Solar Panels or Corn?
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Corn occupies more land than any other crop in the US. A third of the corn harvest is used to make ethanol, which is an ingredient in the gasoline that powers our cars. Now that the transition to electric vehicles is in full swing, would that land would be better used to generate electricity?
on May 30
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Alaska’s Rusting Waters: Pristine Rivers and Streams Turning Orange
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Thawing permafrost in Alaska could be exposing minerals to weathering, which is staining rivers orange. UC Davis and partners are investigating.
on May 21
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Marilyn Morgan Olmstead 1943-2020 It is with deep sadness that we observe the passing of Marilyn Morgan Olmstead, Professor Emerita of Chemistry, on September 30, 2020. She was killed, at the age of 76, in a tragic accident while riding her bike in Davis, CA.
on May 16
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UC Davis Anthropology Team Wins First Place at Ethics Bowl
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At the 89th Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology, held in New Orleans last month, a team of UC Davis first-year graduate students won first place at the 19th Annual Ethics Bowl, a competition in which teams from different universities face off as they debate ethical dilemmas in...
on May 15
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Throughout the month of October, artist Chris Fennell will be creating a sculpture from community-donated shovels—but why shovels? The idea for creating a vine-inspired gateway germinated in Fennell’s mind years ago; the delay in seeing his vision realized was the result of not having found the...
on May 14