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Observing a neutrino is a lot like listening to a weak radio signal. It’s there, but it can be hard to pinpoint and decipher what the signal is saying. A neutrino is a tiny, nearly invisible particle that rarely interacts with matter. When it does, it leaves behind a signal called a neutrino event. During…

For millions of people living with depression, finding an effective treatment can feel like a long and uncertain journey. Patients often spend months trying different medications, enduring side effects and persistent symptoms while waiting to discover whether a prescription will help. A new study led by researchers at the University of California, Irvine and Mass…

The new planet is about twice the size of Earth. The planet’s atmosphere may be the right thickness for life to survive on the planet’s surface. The study helps reveal how Earth-like planets close to our solar system may be more common than thought. Irvine, Calif., June 30, 2026 — A team led by astronomers…

Researchers in UC Irvine’s Department of Biomedical Engineering are relying on the microgravity environment of the International Space Station to help build new cartilage tissue. For a project funded by the National Science Foundation, the UC Irvine researchers began by preparing cartilage-producing cells for the trip to space. In mid May, an experiment was launched…

When Jun Wu and her colleagues published a study in 2023 showing that exposure to neighborhood green space was associated with a lower risk of postpartum depression, the findings helped illuminate a powerful connection between environment and maternal mental health. Today, the UC Irvine professor is building on that work with an expanding research agenda…