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Scientists Prove 67-Year-Old Vitamin B1 Theory Was Right
Innovation2d ago

Scientists Prove 67-Year-Old Vitamin B1 Theory Was Right

After decades of doubt, chemists at UC Riverside have confirmed a 1958 theory by creating a stable "impossible" molecule from vitamin B1 in water. This breakthrough could revolutionize how we make medicines using safer, greener methods.

Google News - Breakthrough Discovery3 min read
Data Centers Spark $10B Investment in Water Infrastructure
Planet WinsMar 11

Data Centers Spark $10B Investment in Water Infrastructure

Growing AI demands are driving up to $58 billion in new water system upgrades across America. Researchers at UC Riverside found a solution that could transform aging infrastructure while protecting community water supplies.

Phys.org - Technology3 min read
Scientists Find Bed Bugs' Greatest Fear: Plain Water
SolutionsFeb 25

Scientists Find Bed Bugs' Greatest Fear: Plain Water

Researchers accidentally discovered that bed bugs desperately avoid water, opening new doors for better pest control methods. The tiny parasites flee from even the smallest wet surfaces, suggesting water could be their Achilles' heel.

Google News - Health3 min read
UC Riverside Gel Heals Diabetic Wounds in 23 Days
Health & WellnessFeb 22

UC Riverside Gel Heals Diabetic Wounds in 23 Days

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.

Health Daily3 min read
Scientists Find Bed Bugs' Surprising Weakness: Water
SolutionsFeb 22

Scientists Find Bed Bugs' Surprising Weakness: Water

UC Riverside researchers discovered bed bugs actively avoid water and wet surfaces, a previously unknown behavior that could change how we fight infestations. A simple bath might be all you need if you suspect bed bugs on your body.

Phys.org2 min read
Black and Latino Teens Beat Peers at Spotting Fake News
Global NewsFeb 3

Black and Latino Teens Beat Peers at Spotting Fake News

A groundbreaking UC Riverside study reveals Black and Latino teenagers significantly outperform white peers at identifying online disinformation, especially race-related content. Their secret weapon? Real-world experience navigating digital racism has made them naturally savvier online.

Phys.org3 min read
Webb Telescope Maps Dark Matter Like Never Before
Planet WinsJan 29

Webb Telescope Maps Dark Matter Like Never Before

Scientists using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope created the most detailed map of dark matter ever made, revealing how this invisible force shapes everything from individual galaxies to massive cosmic structures. The breakthrough builds on nearly two decades of cosmic mapping work.

Google: James Webb telescope3 min read
AI Learns to Reason Like Humans Without Extra Training
InnovationJan 22

AI Learns to Reason Like Humans Without Extra Training

Researchers just unlocked a smarter way for AI to think through problems using only the questions it receives. The breakthrough could make smaller, more efficient AI systems just as powerful as tech giants without massive data requirements.

Phys.org - Technology3 min read