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Scientists are turning pine bark and marine sponges into powerful new weapons against malaria and babesiosis, two deadly parasites that are outsmarting current treatments. A new $8 million grant is bringing these nature-inspired medicines closer to saving lives.
A tiny, battery-powered gel delivers oxygen directly into chronic wounds, healing injuries in diabetic mice that would have otherwise proven fatal. The breakthrough could prevent millions of amputations and someday help grow replacement organs.
California's Riverside just landed nearly $150,000 in grants and support to power clean energy projects that create jobs while fighting climate change. The city beat out 60 other applicants to become a national model for turning green ideas into real solutions.
UC Riverside researchers discovered the gene controlling avocado flowering patterns, letting farmers identify tree types instantly instead of waiting years. This breakthrough could accelerate breeding programs and boost avocado production worldwide.
Nearly 200 children in Riverside County foster care are waiting for a court-appointed advocate to speak up for their needs. A nonprofit is calling for volunteers to bridge the gap and give these kids a fighting chance.
Four graduate students from USC's Price School won $5,000 for solving a real problem: helping Riverside workers get the skills local employers actually need. Their winning strategy connects residents to good jobs in growing fields like healthcare and biotech.
Riverside County's job market shows signs of improvement as the unemployment rate ticked down to 5.4% in February, offering hope to workers across the region. While some industries shed jobs, construction, hospitality, and professional services added 1,500 new positions.
UC Irvine celebrated dozens of student-athletes who prove you can throw shot put, score goals, and ace exams all at once. The third annual Zotspys awards honored athletes maintaining stellar GPAs while competing at the highest levels.
UC Davis senior Vani Karimanal claimed victory at the California Women's Championship, making her team's second consecutive winner at the prestigious tournament. The 4'11" golfer held her nerve through a challenging final round to win by a single stroke.
A Riverside County program that pairs foster youth with caring adult mentors desperately needs 40 more volunteers. One former foster child credits his mentor with helping him graduate from UCLA and build a successful career.
Four graduate students just won $5,000 for solving a real problem: helping Riverside match local workers with growing job opportunities. Their winning strategy focused on building bridges between employers, schools, and community members who need quality careers.
CASA volunteers in Riverside County are ensuring 800 foster children don't fall through the cracks during summer break by teaching them to ride bikes, connecting siblings, and helping them just be kids. With nearly 6,000 children entering the system this year, the nonprofit desperately needs more volunteers to close the gap.
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center opens its doors to the entire community for National Cancer Survivors Day, featuring wellness activities, expert connections, and a special visit from cyclists riding cross-country for cancer research. No appointment needed.
Riverside County wrapped up the year with a stronger job market as unemployment dropped to 5.2% in December, continuing a steady improvement trend. The region added more jobs than it lost across multiple sectors, offering fresh hope as 2026 begins.
Every summer, thousands of foster children in Riverside County lose daily contact with the teachers and counselors who watch over them. Court-appointed advocates are stepping up to fill that gap, and they need your help.
Two UC Davis professors who were first-generation college students are proving that the right mentors can transform scientific careers. Their groundbreaking research is now helping fight autism and climate change.
Cancer patients in Northern California now have access to technology that adjusts radiation treatment instantly if tumors shrink during therapy. UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is the first in the region to offer this precision system.
UC Berkeley students threw a phone-free party with volleyball, live music, and mock social media gravestones to help peers reclaim their time from screens. The grassroots movement is empowering young people to fight digital addiction and reconnect with real life.
Two major foundations just awarded nearly $4 million to UC San Diego researchers exploring breakthrough ideas in medicine, climate science, and tech. The funding arrives as a lifeline during uncertain times for scientific research.
Three UC San Diego researchers studying climate, nuclear physics, and human health just earned one of science's highest honors. Their work is already protecting communities and advancing our understanding of life itself.
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