University of California Research News

The University of California Office of the President recently launched a new UC research news website:

The site will highlight the depth and breadth of research across the University of California system and the value of research to Californians.

Features of the new site include:

 *   A weekly in-depth story
 *   Weekly video and multimedia features
 *   Faculty and graduate student profiles
 *   Research news highlights from the campuses
 *   Science Today radio interviews
 *   Daily images

FYI, the "shake, rattle, roll" video is about research from structural engineers here at the Jacobs School of Engineering at UC San Diego. The image is of structural engineering professor Benson Shing.

Science Today at the University of California

Science Today at the University of California offers a nice selection of research stories coming out of the University of California system.

Science Today, a five-day-a-week, one-minute radio program is produced for the Westwood One/CBS Radio Network by the University of California. Each week, Science Today features stories highlighting the latest scientific breakthroughs and discoveries at the university and its two affiliated national laboratories. Topics focus primarily on health, nutrition, the environment and social & physical sciences. Hosted by Larissa Branin, Science Today airs nationally on various CBS radio affiliates.