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Drought takes a toll on rice crops, but now farmers have help deciding what to plant. #UCDavis & partners developed a tool that calculates the cost of transitioning to less thirsty crops like dry beans, sunflower or tomato.
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A flooded rice field with the words: Helping Farmers Make Crop Choices A slide that reads: Drought takes a toll on rice crops, but now farmers have help deciding what to plant. UC Davis and partners developed a tool that explains the cost of transitioning to less thirsty crops like dry beans, sunflower or tomato. This helps farmers adapt to drought and other environmental issues while feeding a growing population. A slide that reads: The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture helped support this research.
October 29, 2025 at 8:36 PM
ucdlands.bsky.social
With a focus on human-centric design, Associate Professor Jae Yong Suk's team is developing systems that promote well-being and energy efficiency, especially in critical spaces.

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May 29, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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With a $1.6 million grant led by @ucdavis.bsky.social, Tribal nations and individual allottees are receiving crucial resources for climate adaptation and land stewardship.

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August 5, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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#UCDavis is looking for ways to keep you cool. Researchers are studying how vines like Virginia creeper can serve as fast-growing alternatives to trees to help cool & shade cities while cutting energy use.
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A building covered in vines and the words: Are vines the answer to urban cooling? A slide that says: UC Davis is looking for ways to keep you cool. Researchers are studying how vines like Virginia creeper and honeysuckle can serve as fast-growing alternatives to trees to help cool and shade cities while cutting energy use. A slide that reads: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service supports this research.
October 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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One @ucdavis.bsky.social Historian is demonstrating how scholarship can serve the public directly.

Through a partnership in West Oakland, he’s helping surface forgotten histories, elevate local voices, and transform engagement with the past.

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July 16, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Preserving history. Safeguarding justice.

@ucdavis.bsky.social history professor Charles Walker is working on a groundbreaking digitization project in Peru, digitizing fragile human rights documents.

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June 18, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Nearly 60% of strawberries grown in CA came from our Strawberry Breeding Program, which has released dozens of varieties. The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture helped fund the research. #UCDavisDelivers...better nutrition #UCDD

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Image featuring a close-up of ripe strawberries with text overlay stating "Researchers developed better strawberries for your health - UCDavisDelivers." Text reads "Nearly 60% of strawberries grown in California were developed by the UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program, which has released more than 70 varieties over the decades to meet your sweet tooth and nutritional needs." The background is blue with a textured appearance. The UC Davis Delivers logo is visible at the bottom. An image with a blue textured background displaying text that reads: 'This research is funded by the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.' The logo at the bottom reads 'UCDavisDelivers.'
July 8, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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A board game that prepares communities for wildfires? It exists and it's working.

"Tomales Resilience" uses local maps, spinners, and chance cards to simulate realistic evacuation scenarios.

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June 13, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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May 27, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Researchers developed an AI tool that can tell farmers in the field how their crops are doing nutritionally. This helps growers ensure they are using the right amount of fertilizer, which protects crops, groundwater & our lands.
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A leaf being placed in a hand-held spectrometer to scan for nutrition information with the words: Delivering answers in the orchards. A slide that reads: Hearty crops lead to better products and a healthier environment. UC Davis researchers developed a hand-held tool that can tell farmers in the field how their crops are doing nutritionally. This helps growers ensure they are using the right amount of fertilizer, which protects crops, groundwater and our lands. A slide that reads: The tool was supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, as well as the California Table Grape Commission.
October 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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UC Davis researchers have developed a “jelly ice cube” that stays cold, is plastic-free and prevents cross-contamination.
Thanks in part to funding from USDA NIFA, the technology is set to transform food storage and shipping. #UCDD #UCDavisDelivers…FoodSafety
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Slide saying: Say goodbye to melting ice and moldy cold packs! UC Davis has a cool solution for fresh food storage. Slide saying: UC Davis researchers invented the “jelly ice cube” – it’s plastic-free, reusable, compostable and keeps food cold for hours without the mess. Slide saying: Made possible with support from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, this innovation is set to transform food storage and shipping.
July 29, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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#UCDavisDelivers medical breakthroughs — @ucdavishealth.bsky.social's first-of-its-kind total body scanner EXPLORER helps detect how cancer & certain diseases affect the brain, providing a way to rapidly document any changes. Learn more: bit.ly/4n0qEaL
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June 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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A @ucdavis.bsky.social alum is challenging the fashion industry’s waste problem with mycelium.

This mushroom-based alternative offers a sustainable and biodegradable option that addresses fast fashion’s significant environmental impact and points toward a more responsible future.

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July 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Our researchers learn how climate change is affecting bumble bees. Bees that do well in cooler areas are disappearing, and even heat-loving bees are starting to struggle. Knowing this allows us to better protect them. #UCDavisDelivers…protection #UCDD
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The phrase "Delivering protection for the future of our food" over a photo of a bee with the UC Davis Delivers logo. Slide: Our researcher learn how climate change is affecting bumble bees. This research shows where bees are in trouble, so we can better protect them and the food they help bring to our plates. This research is funded by the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
July 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Research highlights how inflammation associated with asthma may influence brain development and cognitive function, offering compelling insight into the deep connection between physical and mental health.

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May 29, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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The debate surrounding processed food is bigger than ingredients; it’s about identity, values, and power.

Beyond science, the book examines who gets to define “good” food, and why those definitions matter in everyday choices.

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June 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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A team of @ucdavis.bsky.social researchers has developed a technology that not only allows a person to speak again – but in their own unique, original voice. Story: bit.ly/404Nlkg @innovationhub.bsky.social @ucdlands.bsky.social @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social
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July 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Research at @ucdavis.bsky.social produces breakthroughs that change lives - learn more about our impact: research.ucdavis.edu/research-pro...

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September 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Worried about what’s in your food and how it may affect your health? Our AI Institute for Next-Generation Food Systems is using technology to develop foods that are easy to make, inexpensive, healthy and tasty. Learn more: bit.ly/4kK1ds8
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May 30, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Our researchers found that some disposable electronic cigarettes & vape pods emit more toxic metals like lead & nickel than traditional cigarettes. This can help consumers understand health risks & make informed decisions. #UCDavisDelivers...consumer answers. #UCDD https://bit.ly/47muNAs

A researcher in a lab examines a vial with a yellow substance, related to a study on the dangers of e-cigarettes and vape pods. Text overlay: "Uncovering the hidden dangers of e-cigarettes and vape pods - UC Davis Delivers." Graphic with text stating "UC Davis cares about your health. Our researchers found that some disposable electronic cigarettes and vape pods emit more toxic metals like lead and nickel than traditional cigarettes. Knowing this can help consumers understand health risks and make informed decisions." UC Davis Delivers logo at the bottom. Text on a blue textured background stating 'The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences helped support this research.' with the UC Davis Delivers logo at the bottom.
September 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Labels like “natural” or “clean” can drive food buying decisions, but they don’t always accurately reflect what’s inside.

A new book from @ucdavis.bsky.social's Charlotte Biltekoff examines why conversations about processed food are often filled with misunderstanding and mistrust.

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June 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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How quickly is the universe really expanding?

Using polarization data from the Cosmic Microwave Background, Lloyd Knox and his team contributed to a new study that strengthens the standard cosmological model while adding fresh insight into the “Hubble tension.”

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August 26, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Pistachios are a favorite snack and now UC Davis researchers have sequenced the pistachio genome & uncovered how the nuts develop.
The USDA National Institute of Food & Agriculture supported this research.
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July 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Traci Parker’s research at @ucdavis.bsky.social reveals the powerful role Coretta Scott King played within the Civil Rights Movement, not just as Martin Luther King Jr.’s partner but as a formidable leader and advocate.

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July 31, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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What if your shoes could help heal the planet?

As an M.F.A. student at @ucdavis.bsky.social Damien Mitchell combined traditional techniques with emerging technologies and eco-materials to create a shoe collection rooted in sustainability, community, and storytelling.

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June 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM