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Graphic depicting fairness in AI systems. Center of the image is a scale of justice.

Unravelling AI Bias to Build Fair and Trustworthy Algorithms

by Jessica Heath
March 08, 2024

Artistic rendering of two whales against a white background. The blue whale in the background is larger. At right is a silhouette of a scuba diver to scale.

Slimming Down a Colossal Fossil Whale

by Andy Fell
February 29, 2024

A blue hazy blob against a black backgound. Green lines run through the blob. There is a dense patch of red at the lower left.

Protein Integral to Sperm Development and Male Fertility Identified

by Douglas Fox
February 21, 2024

Aerial view of the head of a whale breaching the ocean surface, surrounded by bubbles.

Hydrophone Array Enables First 3D Recordings of Whale Songs

by Greg Watry
February 08, 2024

A large fish floats above a muddy bottom in green-tinted water.

Saving the Green Sturgeon

by Andy Fell
February 05, 2024

Squiggly black lines, outlined with color, against a white background.

Ultrafast Laser Pulses Could Lessen Data Storage Energy Needs

by Jessica Heath
January 16, 2024

At left a bald man with a short beard and glasses, to right a woman with shoulder length red hair. Both are wearing dark blue lab coats. They are surrounded by tomato plants.

How Tomato Plants Use Their Roots to Ration Water During Drought

by Liana Wait
January 02, 2024

A black plastic prosthetic arm. The torso of the user, wearing a dark blue sweatshirt, is visible.

Making Prosthetics and Virtual Reality Devices More Inclusive and Accessible

by Andy Fell
December 28, 2023

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Whale-SETI: Humpback Whale Encounter Reveals Potential for Non-Human Intelligence Communication

by SETI Institute
December 13, 2023

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Immune Cells Drive Sex Reversal in Zebrafish – and Perhaps Fertility Loss in Women

by Douglas Fox
December 11, 2023

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Using Yeast to Convert Almond Hulls to Animal Feed

by Andy Fell
November 30, 2023

Four people in business attire face the camera. Behind them is a colorful, brightly lit wall display.

'Life of a Neuron' at White House Demo Day

by Andy Fell
November 17, 2023

A grey/brown insect in the middle of bright green leaves.

Citrus Greening Bacteria Affects Pest's Sense of Smell

by Andy Fell
November 14, 2023

Two white men stand at a laboratory bench. They wear white lab coats, green gloves and safety glasses.

How Immune Cells Prioritize Competing Signals

by Liana Wait
November 09, 2023

Distinguished Professor Emeritus Geerat Vermeij, portrait, leabing against files, UC Davis faculty

Geerat Vermeij Discusses New Book: The Evolution of Power: A New Understanding of the History of Life

by Greg Watry
November 02, 2023

Three men in dark suits looking at gadgets on a table.

AI Institute for Food Systems Showcases Projects in DC

by Andy Fell
October 31, 2023

Woman with long brown hair, wearing safety glasses, white lab coat and blue gloves, working at a lab bench.

Experiments in Yeast Hint at Possible Origins of Cancer and Autism

by Douglas Fox
October 24, 2023

Dense white cloud seen from space spirals outwards from the center of the image. A coastline is barely visible through the cloud.

Climate Catastrophe Produced Instantaneous Evolutionary Change

by Jade Boyd
October 12, 2023

Schematic of molecules. At left, two separate molecules represented in various colors. Center, a blue lightning flash denotes light. At right, the two molecules have come together and emit a pink glow.

New Light-Activated Technique to Track Protein Interactions

by Andy Fell
October 11, 2023

Bright white blobs among purple threads against a black background.

Simulations Explain Abundance of Bright Galaxies at Cosmic Dawn

by Greg Watry
October 03, 2023

Long grass against a grey sky with raindrops on the camera lens.

Viruses Dynamic and Changing After Dry Soils are Watered

by Emily Dooley
October 02, 2023

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Engineered Bone Marrow Shows Promise for Developing Cancer Treatment

by Jen DeMoss
September 15, 2023

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Supporting Non-Linear Science Careers Strengthens Academia

by Andy Fell
September 14, 2023

From the rear of a classroom, rows of students face a blackboard where a professor is drawing symbols.

Closing Equity Gaps in Physics Education

by Greg Watry
September 11, 2023

Head and forelegs of a large, green/brown lizard lying on gravel with its head held up.

Reanalysis Shows Dinosaurs Not So Warm-Blooded

by Andy Fell
September 07, 2023

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