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Ross Boulanger is a distinguished professor emeritus of civil & environmental engineering in @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social, focusing on geotechnical earthquake engineering, a field where decisions are shaped by unique geologic conditions found only in the location where a project is being built.
November 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Holiday treats don’t have to mean guilt. UC Davis nutrition expert Debbie Fetter shares tips for enjoying festive foods mindfully so you can savor seasonal favorites like pumpkin pie without the stress. ucdav.is/4oWkAR5
November 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Cabernet sauvignon was born 400 years ago from a cross between cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc. Today it’s the world’s most-planted wine grape - and a UC Davis study shows it still retains a molecular memory of its origins. ucdav.is/4r4Q1do
November 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Daniel Starr leads work to uncover how the internal architecture of cells helps them function properly. His NIH-funded lab discovered the LINC complex, a structure that helps anchor the cell’s nucleus. When the connection breaks down, it can lead to diseases like cancer, ALS and muscular dystrophy.
November 18, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The Winter issue of the UC Davis Magazine is out now! Read new stories about the importance of research, a faculty rock band, artificial intelligence and much more from the campus community.

Visit ucdav.is/3K8JnlR to check out the latest issue.
November 17, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Rachel Whitmer studies what keeps our minds sharp into our 90s and beyond. As the co-director of the UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, she leads LifeAfter90 Study — the first of its kind to deeply examine risk and resilience in cognitive aging among people over 90.
November 17, 2025 at 5:56 PM
A lone Jeffrey pine found over 12,000 feet up a Sierra peak sparked a 240-mile trek by UC Davis scientists to study how a bird’s seed and a single tree reveal the impacts of climate change, and why fieldwork still matters in understanding our changing world. Read more: ucdav.is/4oXjDaK
November 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Every year, yellow ribbons are tied around the trees surrounding the Quad in honor of our veterans 🌳🎗️ All students, staff and faculty are welcome to join the event with the UC Davis Veterans Success Center on Monday, November 10 from 12:00-1:30 PM.

#OurUCDavis | #VeteransWeek
November 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
As a top-ranked public university for social mobility, UC Davis helps students move upward in opportunity and achievement. From the Center of Educational Opportunity Program and First-Generation Initiative, UC Davis provides the mentorship, resources and community that empower every Aggie to thrive.
November 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
New UC Davis study uncovers how cells prevent dangerous blood sugar crashes, offering hope for better ways to avoid hypoglycemia in people with diabetes. ucdav.is/4pV7vIy

#FromLabsToLives #DiabetesAwarenessMonth
November 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Hope you have a safe and caw-some Halloween, Aggies!
🎃 🐦‍⬛ 🌅

#UCDavis | #OurUCDavis | #Halloween
October 31, 2025 at 7:41 PM
UC Davis scientists have discovered a new species of trapdoor spider lurking in California’s coastal sand dunes named Aptostichus ramirezae. The scariest part about this discovery isn’t the spider, it’s what could happen if its home is lost for good. Read more: https://ucdav.is/4npQVhx
October 29, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Honor loved ones this Día de Muertos! There are multiple celebrations across our campus community, including public ofrendas, traditional crafts, mariachi, and readings of calveritas. https://ucdav.is/47wtyx4
October 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
What do you really know about UC Davis research? See how well you know about the discoveries that happened here. Will you be a curious new researcher, a budding scientist or a UC Davis discovery champ? Take this quick quiz to find out! https://ucdav.is/42YIliB
October 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
UC Davis engineers are leading the implementation of a $40M federal project to deploy smart biosensors. These "smoke alarms" for air will detect viruses and allergens in real-time, making our indoor spaces safer and healthier. https://ucdav.is/4hvV6r4
October 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
In 1997, two @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social professors and a graduate student changed the game for the internet. They created the wavelength selective switch—a tech breakthrough that helped route internet and phone data around the world: ucdav.is/4qqAhB9

#FromLabsToLives #SpeakUp4Science
October 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Michael D. Lairmore, who served as dean of the UC Davis Veterinary Medicine from 2011 to 2021, is one of only a handful of veterinarians elected to the National Academy of Medicine. He has helped redefine the scope and impact of veterinary medicine. Read more: https://ucdav.is/3WUSZTS
October 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Between temporary fencing, detours and the machinery around campus, there’s no denying UC Davis is in the middle of a construction wave. The payoff for these short-term disruptions will be a safer, more sustainable, and more connected campus. Read more: https://ucdav.is/48BdRqt
October 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
As the climate warms and nutrient inputs shift, algal communities in cool, clear mountain lakes like Lake Tahoe will likely experience seasonal changes, according to a study from UC Davis. Learn more about what we can expect as the climate warms: https://ucdav.is/4neYw2H
October 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Federal research cuts are putting UC Davis innovation at risk; from disease-resistant crops to therapies for ALS and Alzheimer’s. Canceled grants threaten decades of progress in health, food, and climate science. https://ucdav.is/47rTxGU

#FromLabsToLives
October 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Lychee had feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) which is a deadly disease caused by feline coronavirus. Thanks to federally funded research, @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social is working on a cure and Lychee was successfully treated. Read more: ucdav.is/FromLabs2Lives
#FromLabsToLives
October 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Has UC Davis research changed your life? Whether it’s improved your health, helped a loved one or made your community better—we want to hear your story. Join others in celebrating the real world impact of UC Davis research. Visit ucdav.is/3WDic59 to share your story.

#FromLabsToLives
October 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Federal research funding turns lab work into real help. More funding means faster treatments, cleaner air and water, safer families and stronger businesses. When funding freezes, progress slows and costs rise. Learn about how UC Davis research improve lives by visiting ucdav.is/FLTL.
October 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Using a global network of telescopes, astronomers have detected the lowest-mass dark object yet found in the universe. Finding more such objects and understanding their nature could rule out some theories about the nature of dark matter. Read more: ucdav.is/46KMFo3
October 12, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Theodore L. Hullar, UC Davis’ fourth chancellor and a biochemist, died Sept. 28 at the age of 90. Hullar came to UC Davis and jumped headlong into transformational projects like the shepherding of the draft version of the Long-Range Development Plan. Read more: https://ucdav.is/4nKJsL6
October 7, 2025 at 11:34 PM