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@UCDavis is the No. 1 college in the nation for #agriculture & #forestry #research.
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Ecology Ph.D. student Megan McDaniels won a MAB Young Scientist Award from UNESCO to study a skin disease called sarcoptic mange and how it affects animals, plants and ecosystems in Argentina’s San Guillermo Reserve. Congrats, Megan!
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November 7, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Drought isn’t cheap. New research from #UCDavis finds that California droughts can push the price of water to $487 per acre-foot, more than triple the cost during an average wet year. Recharging groundwater basins could provide some relief.

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California Surface Water Costs Triple During Drought
California often swings between climate extremes — from powerful storms to punishing droughts. As climate change drives more intense and frequent dry and wet cycles, pressure on California’s water sup...
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November 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Too much fertilizer can pollute water supplies and harm crop production. #UCDavis researchers are working on ways to evaluate crop health from the sky with tree-by-tree specificity. This can help farmers pinpoint treatment, safeguarding human health & the environment. bae.ucdavis.edu/news/new-res...
November 5, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Researchers with the CARE Lab are working to advance maternal health equity & provide tools to better care for Black mothers & their families. A fundraising effort is underway to help support this important research that’s making a difference in people’s lives: caes.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davi...
Research on Racism and Maternal Health Faces Funding Challenges
A University of California, Davis research project that aims to improve maternal health for Black women, who face high rates of pregnancy-related complications, needs funding support to continue onto ...
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November 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Happy Halloween, Aggies! Make sure to stop by Wellman Hall today (before 3 p.m.) to see the @ucdavissheepmowers in their spooky costumes. #ucdavis
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October 31, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Scientists at the UC Davis have discovered a new species of trapdoor spider lurking in California’s coastal sand dunes. Read more about the discovery and the challenges its facing: https://ucdav.is/4npQVhx #OurUCDavis #spider
New Species of Spider Discovered, Just in Time for Halloween
UC Davis scientists have discovered a new species of trapdoor spider in California's coastal sand dunes.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Drought takes a toll on rice crops, but now farmers have help deciding what to plant. #UCDavis & partners developed a tool that calculates the cost of transitioning to less thirsty crops like dry beans, sunflower or tomato.
#UCDavisDelivers…economic stability #UCDD
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A flooded rice field with the words: Helping Farmers Make Crop Choices A slide that reads: Drought takes a toll on rice crops, but now farmers have help deciding what to plant. UC Davis and partners developed a tool that explains the cost of transitioning to less thirsty crops like dry beans, sunflower or tomato. This helps farmers adapt to drought and other environmental issues while feeding a growing population. A slide that reads: The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture helped support this research.
October 29, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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The latest edition of our Highlights newsletter is out & full of some great college updates, including research news on schoolyard heat, reducing methane emissions via diet & upcycling food scraps. It also has photos, awards & a note from Dean Stokes! mailchi.mp/caes.ucdavis...
October 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Schools in California are losing tree canopy & that could mean hotter temps for the state’s public-school students. A #UCDavis team spent the summer walking 25K steps at schoolyards measuring how hot playgrounds & outdoor spaces can get. The answer: 120 degrees.

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Measuring Schoolyard Heat One Step at a Time
A team of researchers from University of California, Davis, spent the summer at elementary schools across the state measuring tree canopies and just how hot playgrounds, basketball courts, soccer fiel...
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October 28, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Is that a weed or a plant? It can be hard to tell, but now there’s help. #UCDavis researchers developed WeedChat, an AI-powered chatbot to help growers, gardeners and anyone with green space identify and treat weeds, helping stop the spread of unwanted plants.
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A parasitic weed growing among tomatoes with the words: Answering all your weedy questions. A slide that reads: Is that a weed or a plant? It can be hard to tell, but now there’s help. #UCDavis researchers developed WeedChat, an AI-powered chatbot to help growers, gardeners and anyone with green space identify and treat weeds, helping stop the spread of unwanted plants. A slide that reads: WeedChat was funded via the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, an initiative of the U.S. Department of Agriculture in partnership with states.
October 22, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Reducing methane emissions in the livestock sector will be critical to combating global warming. An app created by #UCDavis helps farmers in Asia and Africa formulate feed diets for cattle to improve productivity, requiring fewer animals.
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Mobile App Seeks to Reduce Dairy Methane Emissions in Africa, Asia
A team of international researchers led by University of California, Davis, released a mobile tool recently that will help small-scale farmers in Asia and Africa craft the right diet for cattle to inc...
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October 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Congrats to our new Aggie, Andrea Alfaro, who will be director of the #UCDavis Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute starting Jan. 1! Alfaro was previously a professor of marine ecology & aquaculture at Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand. research.ucdavis.edu/andrea-c-alf...
Andrea C. Alfaro Appointed Director of the UC Davis Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute - Office of Research
The Office of Research at UC Davis is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea C. Alfaro as the new director of the UC Davis Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute (CMSI) effective January 1, 2026...
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October 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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When Alaska’s most pristine rivers & creeks began turning a rusty orange, #UCDavis researchers sped into action. They uncovered that thawing permafrost was exposing minerals to weathering & staining water supplies. #FromLabsToLives #SpeakUp4Science
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October 16, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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#UCDavis researchers are examining if burger patties, sausages & other foods grown from cell lines in a lab can be tasty, sustainable & affordable. These products could help supplement animal-based foods.#FromLabstoLives
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October 15, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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UC Davis researchers have learned how breast milk nurtures the good bacteria that help babies thrive from the very beginning. This scientific discovery is key to protecting infant health, especially for the most vulnerable. #FromLabsToLives #SpeakUp4Science https://bit.ly/4n440Nm
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October 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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#UCDavis scientists are developing new varieties of zinnias to help grow the nation’s $72-billion organic marketplace. Flowers connect us to nature, reduce stress and feed our souls!

#FromLabsToLives | #SpeakUp4Science
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October 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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UC Davis research improves the lives of Americans and ensures the world we live in is healthy, safe, prosperous and secure for all. FromLabsToLives | #SpeakUp4Science Learn more about UC Davis research: https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/labs-to-lives https://youtu.be/Bvl5okSBc9M?si=Mn2denEGrxkK4FDt
From Labs to Lives: Real Research. Real People. Real Impact.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Siblings lead the way – even in the wild. A new UC Davis study shows some young songbirds learn key skills more from each other than from their parents. www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news...
These Songbirds Learn More From Siblings Than From Parents
The powerful role of siblings is highlighted in this UC Davis study of a songbird species with limited parental care.
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October 13, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Join the AIFS to see how AI is accelerating the discovery of health-promoting compounds in food. Visiting Kansas State, Dr. Yonghui Li will share how to integrate experimental & computational methods to streamline peptide discovery. 10/14, 12–1 PM, Register at https://bit.ly/4nOBRLq
AI SPEAKER SERIES: Bioactive Peptides from Food Proteins
Learn how artificial intelligence is helping scientists unlock the health potential of natural compounds in everyday foods.
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October 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Did you know that UC Davis Horse Day is open to everyone? This event is intended for horse enthusiasts of any age and experience level and you do not need to be a current UC Davis student. Then UC Davis Horse Day is for YOU! We hope to see you there! Register at https://bit.ly/3YdWEh8
October 9, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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#UCDavis is looking for ways to keep you cool. Researchers are studying how vines like Virginia creeper can serve as fast-growing alternatives to trees to help cool & shade cities while cutting energy use.
#UCDavisDelivers...answers to pressing questions #UCDD
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A building covered in vines and the words: Are vines the answer to urban cooling? A slide that says: UC Davis is looking for ways to keep you cool. Researchers are studying how vines like Virginia creeper and honeysuckle can serve as fast-growing alternatives to trees to help cool and shade cities while cutting energy use. A slide that reads: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service supports this research.
October 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Happy National 4-H week from #UCDavis, the No. 1 ag school in the nation!
Did you know more than 6 million kids and teens take part in 4-H programs each year, learning skills that turn them into resilient adults equipped with the knowledge and confidence for the future?.
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4-H Week
National 4-H Week October 5-11 120+ Years to Celebrate A week that will rally, inspire and connect 6 million 4-H’ers, 3,500 educators, 500,000 volunteers and 35 million alumni. Events in…
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October 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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As the climate warms and nutrient levels shift, what can cool, clear mountain lakes expect? Study from @ucdavis.bsky.social @ucdavistahoe.bsky.social @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news...
Lake Tahoe Algae Experiment Suggests Seasonal Shifts Ahead
As the climate warms and nutrient inputs shift, algal communities in cool, clear mountain lakes like Lake Tahoe will likely experience seasonal changes, according to a study from the University of Cal...
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October 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Congratulations to Professors Jason Bond, Amanda Guyer & Anne Todgham who have taken on new roles on the CA&ES leadership team!
“I am very excited to strengthen our leadership team with their expertise and dedication,” Dean Ashley M. Stokes said. caes.ucdavis.edu/news/bond-gu...
Bond, Guyer, Todgham Appointed to Dean’s Leadership Team
Three professors in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at UC Davis have taken on new roles on the college leadership team, Dean Ashley M. Stokes announced.Professor Jason Bond is t...
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October 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Congrats to UC Davis alum Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, for being on the 2025 TIME100 Next list highlighting 100 rising leaders worldwide! https://ucanr.edu/blog/green-blog/article/time100next
Swain named to 2025 TIME100 Next list of emerging leaders | UC Agriculture and Natural Resources
Daniel Swain, climate scientist with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, is on the 2025 TIME100 Next list recognizing 100 emerging leaders from around the world.
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October 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM