Marshall Johnson, a renowned UC Riverside entomologist, has received the Distinguished Scientist of the Year Award from the International Organization for Biological Control – Nearctic Regional Section. He has made significant contributions to the field of biological control through his research and extension work, developing and imple...
Joseph Morse, a UC Riverside professor of entomology, has received the California Citrus Quality Council's Albert G. Salter Memorial Award for his steadfast dedication to the field of entomology. His extensive research on controlling citrus pests has led to significant contributions to the California citrus industry.
Richard Seto and Jing Shi, professors at the University of California, Riverside, have been elected APS Fellows for their innovative work in relativistic heavy ion physics and spin transport in organic semiconductors. Their research has led to significant discoveries in the study of hadronic matter and Quark Gluon Plasma.
Harry W. Green II, a distinguished professor at UC Riverside, has been awarded the 2012 Roebling Medal by the Mineralogical Society of America. He is recognized for his novel approach to geophysics using transmission electron microscopy, which has borne significant fruit in understanding natural deformations and mineral reactions.
Scientists at UC Riverside and Stanford University identified a molecular mechanism that blocks the expression of most olfactory receptor genes in flies, but allows for specific receptors to be expressed in response to carbon dioxide. This complex acts as a brake, releasing only when necessary to generate diverse sensors in the nose.
The university will provide fellowships to six graduate students in chemistry, three in bioengineering, and three in electrical engineering. The programs aim to increase diversity among Ph.D. students and promote underrepresented populations.
Researchers at UC Riverside developed a new method to double wireless network efficiency, addressing the 'spectrum crunch' issue. This breakthrough has significant implications for the mobile internet and wireless industries, enabling faster data speeds and lower costs.
A researcher is studying the long-term economic impacts of domestic violence in Latin America on women's labor participation, health, and children's education. The study will provide a comprehensive analysis of the intangible costs of domestic violence in the region, with implications for public policy.
Entomologists at UC Riverside reconstructed the evolutionary history of assassin bugs using molecular, paleontological, behavioral, and ecological data. The new phylogeny reveals that kissing bugs originated around 27-32 million years ago, contradicting previous estimates, and suggests a single origin or two separate but close origins.
A team of researchers has found evidence for a dramatic rise in early oxygen levels around 2.3 billion years ago, followed by an equally impressive fall. This drop in oxygen may have ushered in low-oxygen concentrations that set the stage for the evolution of eukaryotic organisms and eventually animals.
Researchers are mining data from pediatric intensive care units to find regularities and patterns that can aid doctors in diagnosing and predicting medical episodes. The team plans to incorporate these findings into real-time sensors to see if they help doctors.
A study by UC Riverside criminologist Robert Nash Parker found that California's three-strikes law has done nothing to reduce the crime rate. Instead, a decline in alcohol consumption is the primary driver of the decreasing crime rate over the past 20 years.
A team of scientists has uncovered new evidence linking extreme climate change, oxygen rise, and early animal evolution. The research team found spikes in concentrations of trace metals and sulfur isotopes, which are tracers of early oxygen levels, in mudstone collected from the Doushantuo Formation in South China.
A team led by UC Riverside's John Trumble has been recognized for its research on zebra chip disease, which devastated the potato industry. The team developed new techniques to identify the pathogen and developed sustainable integrated pest management programs that enable growers to minimize potential negative effects on the environment.
Glenn Hicks led a groundbreaking workshop in Dhaka, introducing modern approaches to biotechnology research. He found Bangladeshi students were eager to learn but needed practical training, highlighting the importance of education for quality of life.
Researchers found that foreclosure disrupts neighborhoods, creating economic anxieties and decreased trust, leading to lower voter turnout. The study controlled for factors such as poverty, ethnicity, and education level, revealing a significant impact on political participation.
Researchers at UC Riverside have developed a test called CTAB, which examines how DNA modifications lead to aberrant transcription and disruption in protein synthesis. The method could help explain how environmental chemicals cause cancer development and lead to the development of new effective drugs.
Climate change expected to affect California's hydropower production, leading to reduced generation and revenue losses. The state may lose up to 20% of its hydropower generation under dry climate change, with high-elevation reservoirs struggling to store water for summer months.
The UC Riverside research project will examine global reports of near-death experiences, out-of-body experiences, and the cultural variations in these phenomena. The team aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how belief in immortality influences human behavior, promoting interdisciplinary inquiry into this critical area of k...
Researchers developed a GPS-like device to optimize electric vehicle routes, reducing energy consumption and emissions. The system takes into account factors such as traffic conditions, road type, grade, and passenger/cargo weight to increase range by at least 10%.
The University of California, Riverside has received a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation to train graduate students in water quantity and quality improvement. Students will conduct doctoral-level research on water issues and gain training in interdisciplinary research, project management, and policy-making.
Michael Maroun, a UC Riverside graduate student, is attending the 62nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting to interact with 25 Nobel laureates in physics. He hopes to make mathematical physics more popular and give it international attention.
Biochemists at UC Riverside discovered that increasing vitamin C levels can produce twins and triplets in plant seeds. This finding has the potential to increase fertility in low-fertility crops and boost their value. The researchers' study results were published online in PLoS ONE.
Researchers have discovered a highly complex structure in the mantis shrimp's club that enables it to withstand 50,000 high-velocity strikes. The unique structure could inspire new materials for military body armor, vehicle frames, and aircraft frames, reducing weight while maintaining impact resistance.
Researchers at UC Riverside and Pitzer College found that children exposed to open-fire cooking experience memory, problem-solving, and social skills deficits. The study used previously collected data from children aged 3-9 in traditional communities in developing countries.
New eyewitness identification procedures being adopted by police departments across the US may lead to fewer correct identifications while reducing false errors. Researchers raise concerns that these changes could have unintended consequences and policymakers need to carefully weigh the data before making policy decisions.
A new study published in Psychological Science finds that parents are happier overall than their childless peers, with fathers expressing greater levels of happiness. The research suggests that parenthood is associated with feelings of joy and meaning, rather than misery.
A UC Riverside-led team identifies black carbon and tropospheric ozone as the primary drivers of large-scale atmospheric circulation change in the Northern hemisphere tropics. The expansion of the tropical belt is projected to impact regional agriculture, economy, and society due to changes in precipitation patterns.
A $1.5 million NIH grant will support a four-year research project led by Frances Sladek to characterize SNPs' effects on nuclear receptors and predict disease susceptibility and response to drug treatments. The study aims to bring personalized medicine closer for patients.
The University of California, Riverside has received a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop a low-cost method for detecting biotic stresses in maize crops. This project aims to use a simple, home pregnancy test-like technology to visually alarm farmers to take action against devastating losses.
A group of researchers at the University of California, Riverside developed a technique to lower hot spots in GaN transistors by introducing graphene multilayers, increasing device lifetime by a factor of 10. The new approach represents a transformative change in thermal management.
Three new rootstocks, Zentmyer, Steddom, and Uzi, have demonstrated superior tolerance to Phytophthora root rot (PRR), a devastating disease affecting avocado production globally. The rootstocks offer improved yields and salt tolerance, enabling growers to manage PRR effectively.
UC Riverside scholars use cutting-edge technology to solve art historical problems, exploring the use of facial recognition in identifying centuries-old portraits. They aim to restore identities of subjects with sold portraits, shedding light on European political and religious history.
A $350,000 grant will enable UC Riverside researcher Tuppett Yates to analyze the impact of new services and communication styles on foster youth transitioning to adulthood. The research aims to identify factors associated with youths' decisions to opt in to extended foster care support.
Researchers found that high selenium concentrations in nectar and pollen had no effect on honey bees' foraging behavior, but affected their sucrose response and led to early mortality. The study suggests that selenium may not be the primary cause of Colony Collapse Disorder.
Professor Eamonn Keogh's wireless bug sensor technology uses a text message system to alert farmers about harmful insects, reducing pesticide costs and increasing profits. The Vodafone Americas Foundation Wireless Innovation Project award recognizes innovative solutions for social good.
Bahram Mobasher has received a two-year grant from NASA to compile imaging observations of galaxy surveys taken by the Hubble Space Telescope since 2002. The project aims to provide multi-wavelength data for measuring physical properties of galaxies and studying their formation and evolution.
A University of California, Riverside professor and researchers developed a model that uses Twitter data to predict traded volume and value of a stock the following day. The model outperformed other investment strategies by between 1.4 percent and nearly 11 percent.
A new study led by UC Riverside's Alexander Raikhel aims to control mosquito population through hormonal regulation. The researchers will focus on deciphering genes involved in mediating hormone action during egg production in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which spread dengue and yellow fever.
A team of UC Riverside marketing professors will study the effects of gamification on marketing strategies, aiming to understand how far marketers are taking this trend. They believe game mechanics should be used thoughtfully to achieve specific marketing objectives.
Stephanie Turner Chen has received the Larry Sandler Memorial Award for her research on the detection of carbon dioxide in fruit flies and mosquitoes. Her work provides a novel approach to mosquito control, revealing odors that inhibit their ability to detect carbon dioxide.
Researchers have found the oldest organism with a skeleton, Coronacollina acula, which lived between 560-550 million years ago. The discovery provides insight into early life on Earth and may help scientists recognize life elsewhere in the universe.
A UC Riverside Ph.D. candidate will attempt to summit Mount Everest for the second time, this time as part of his dissertation research on Himalayan mountaineering communities. His research focuses on the types of communities climbers create and the transformation of Sherpa society after decades of aiding international climbers.
Research shows consumers can save up to $800 by finding out what a dealer pays for a car, visiting two dealerships and liking to bargain. Buyers who don't like to bargain or do research can save $230 by doing just two things.
A UCR graduate student's research has rewritten the history books on Maya women, showing they played a central role in society before colonialization. Patel discovered artifacts and relics that reveal priestess oracles, female deities, and religious rituals, highlighting women's lost status under Spanish rule.
StopTheHacker, a UC Riverside graduate-led start-up, has received $1.1 million in funding to launch sales and marketing of its web site security product that uses artificial intelligence algorithms to detect malware. The company aims to help small and medium-sized businesses protect themselves against hacker attacks.
A UC Riverside researcher has received a $385,000 grant to evaluate the efficiency of HVAC motors in buildings through on-site testing and a new motor testing facility. The study aims to measure energy use under actual operating conditions and assess software used by architects and engineers designing HVAC systems.
Researchers Jan E. Stets and Michael J. Carter propose a theory of the moral self that may help explain the ethical lapses in the banking, investment and mortgage-lending industries. Individuals with high moral identity scores are more likely to behave morally, while those with low scores are less likely.
Researchers have identified an imbalance in the HNF4A gene variant as a potential biomarker for colon cancer. The study suggests that certain genetic variations may make individuals more susceptible to the disease, and drugs targeting Src kinase activity could potentially prevent or treat it.
Researchers have identified beta-arrestin, a protein that supports connections between neurons, as a crucial link to short-term memory. By regulating synaptic plasticity, beta-arrestin plays a key role in the formation and disassembly of neural connections, which can help prevent Alzheimer's disease.