Latest Headlines From UCR Today

• Ancient microbes may help us find extraterrestrial life forms
  (June 27, 2022)

  Using light-capturing proteins in living microbes, UC Riverside scientists helped reconstruct what life was like for some of Earth’s earliest organisms. These efforts could help us one day recognize signs of life on other planets.

• ‘I am the product of rape. Here’s why I support abortion rights’
  (June 24, 2022)

  Victoria Reyes, an assistant professor of gender and sexuality studies at UCR, speaks from personal experience in this Q&A.

• New report highlights key findings on the health, mental health, and social service needs of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in California
  (June 23, 2022)

  Data from the California Health Interview Survey and the American Community Survey highlight diversity and needs of California’s fastest growing population groups.

• Artificial photosynthesis can produce food without sunshine
  (June 23, 2022)

  Scientists are developing artificial photosynthesis to help make food production more energy-efficient here on Earth, and one day possibly on Mars

• Fewer than one-third of Inland Empire households can afford to buy a home in one of Southern California’s ‘most affordable’ housing markets
  (June 23, 2022)

  Despite recessionary fears, IE labor market continues to show strength

• Creating dance opportunities and careers for Inland Empire youth
  (June 22, 2022)

  Inaugural “Celebrating our Constellation: UCR + RCC + AB Miller” event brought together UCR, Riverside City College, and AB Miller High School students.

• COVID-19 vaccines for very young children
  (June 21, 2022)

  UC Riverside vaccine expert David Lo shares his thoughts in a Q&A

• California does not need to choose between post-pandemic economic growth and reducing carbon emissions
  (June 21, 2022)

  Surprisingly, environmental leader California has a smaller ‘green economy’ than the average U.S. state and would need to add many thousands of environmentally friendly jobs to catch up. The good news is it’s on track to do just that, according to a new analysis released today by the UCR School of Business Center for Economic Forecasting and Development.

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