Latest Headlines From UCR Today

• Insights from algae genes unlock mysteries of plant growth and health
  (May 9, 2022)

  The discovery will improve biofuel production from algae and help develop heat-tolerant crops.

• How drones can help dairy farms manage methane emissions
  (May 6, 2022)

  Accurate atmospheric measurements directly over their farm can help farmers fight climate change

• Candy-coated pills could prevent pharmaceutical fraud
  (May 6, 2022)

  Colorful nonpareils can uniquely identify drug capsules and counterfeit fashions

• Different parental messages about race and ethnicity have different effects on teens’ drug use
  (May 4, 2022)

  Study finds promoting appreciation of ethnic-racial heritage has the potential to bolster youth’s internal resources against substance use

• Is there still a benefit to masking?
  (May 4, 2022)

  UC Riverside epidemiologist weighs in on how protective your mask is when nobody around you is masked

• New method detects deepfake videos with up to 99% accuracy
  (May 3, 2022)

  Two-pronged technique detects manipulated facial expressions and identity swaps

• New technology offers fighting chance against grapevine killer
  (May 3, 2022)

  Scientists at UC Riverside have a shot at eradicating a deadly threat to vineyards posed by the glassy-winged sharpshooter, just as its resistance to insecticide has been growing.

• Discovery about coral-algal symbiosis could help coral reefs recover after bleaching events
  (May 2, 2022)

  Algae’s ability to establish symbiosis in coral without photosynthesis could help fight coral bleaching

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