New coffee center in Northern California aims to give a jolt to research and education A university in Northern California has launched a specialized center devoted to coffee education and research The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024
UC Student Assistants, Striking Over Response to Gaza Protests, Say It Is Time to Negotiate The union says that following a string of wins by campus unions nationwide, the university may fear losing at the table in the current fight over use of police and sanctions to quell protests. Capital & Main · Jun 6, 2024
"MIT No Longer Requiring Diversity Statements from Prospective Faculty" The Hill (Lexi Lonas) reports: [MIT] announced Monday it no longer will require diversity statements from prospective faculty. The school said the decision was directed by President Sally Kornbluth "with the support of the Provost, Chancellor, Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, and all six academic deans." "My goals are… Reason · May 7, 2024
Is America’s oldest Chinese restaurant in a tiny suburb of Sacramento? Historians investigate Researchers visited the Chicago Cafe to find out if it’s really 121 years old – and entered a chop suey parlor filled with memories The Guardian - US · May 2, 2024
Le'afa joins Kings, Wildcats snare college star Pepper Sydney have signed Izayah Le'afa for Brian Goorjian's first season back in charge of the Kings, while the Wildcats have lured a promising college star to Perth. AAP · Apr 19, 2024
Many Americans who recently bought guns open to political violence, survey finds Study of 13,000 Americans finds particular risk among certain types of gun owners, including those who carry weapons in public The Guardian - US · Apr 9, 2024
Nurses Union Says State Watchdog Does Not Adequately Investigate Staffing Crisis The California Department of Public Health says the agency is enforcing state requirements, despite deep budget cuts. Capital & Main · Mar 21, 2024
Activist who led ouster of Harvard president linked to ‘scientific racism’ journal Christopher Rufo recommends a newsletter to his readers that has published several supporters of discredited genetics theory The Guardian - US · Jan 31, 2024
How to watch NCAA gymnastics — live stream Olivia Dunne and LSU Tigers online from anywhere With social media sensation Livvy Dunne lighting up this year's tournament, we explain how to watch the LSU Tigers and all other teams in the 2024 NCAA women's gymnastics. Tom’s Guide · Jan 17, 2024
“We’ve Been Heard”: Scientists Communicate With A Whale For 20 Minutes In Her Own Language "There are diverse intelligences on this planet, and by studying them, we can better understand what an alien intelligence might be like." The post “We’ve Been Heard”: Scientists Communicate With A Whale For 20 Minutes In Her Own Language first appeared on Bored Panda. Bored Panda · Dec 19, 2023
California can resume sharing gun buyers’ data with experts in key ruling Appellate panel says justice department can resume handing over names, addresses, jobs and type of firearm purchased The Guardian - US · Nov 22, 2023
After years of mass shootings, the US is still trying to understand gun violence. Why? Nearly two decades ago Congress imposed restrictions on gun violence research, and the effects are still reverberating The Guardian - US · Oct 26, 2023
'Design of Coffee' course teaches engineering through brewing the perfect cup of coffee Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. The Conversation · Sep 25, 2023
Ex-student charged with deadly string of stabbings near California university is mentally unfit for trial The criminal case against a former Northern California university student accused of several stabbings is on hold The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023 Ex-student accused in California stabbing deaths is mentally unfit for trial The criminal case against a former Northern California university student accused of several stabbings is on hold
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023 Attorney for ex-student charged in California stabbing deaths says he's not mentally fit for trial An attorney for a former Northern California university student charged with murder in the stabbing deaths of two people and attempted murder of a third says his client has not showered in the nearly three months he’s been in jail
Los Angeles Times · Jul 7, 2023 Commentary: Looking for the next California tech boom? You’ll find it in our farmlands The world may see California largely as home to Silicon Valley and Hollywood, but it’s agriculture technology where we can most clearly outshine our competitors. In a new study, “Nurturing California Industries,” we identified it as among the six industries most critical to the state’s economic future.
Dynamite News · Jul 6, 2023 Study reveals widely consumed vegetable oil leads to unhealthy gut High use of soybean oil has been associated with obesity and diabetes, as well as autism, Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, and depression. Read further on Dynamite News:
Los Angeles Times · Jul 4, 2023 As California fire season begins, debate over wildfire retardant heats up As the first heat wave of summer plunges California into yet another wildfire season, some environmental groups are taking aim at a commercial fire retardant that most residents have grown all too familiar with during recent, devastating fire years.
Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2023 Davis knife rampage suspect Dominguez not competent for trial, but case will continue A court-appointed doctor has determined that Carlos Reales Dominguez is not mentally competent to stand trial in the deadly stabbing rampage that terrorized Davis in April and May.
Dynamite News · Jun 16, 2023 Climate change likely led to violence in early Andean populations: Research Current climate change has caused challenges for humanity, such as wildfires and shorter growing seasons for staple crops, which have spilled over into economic consequences. Read further on Dynamite News:
Tribune News Service · May 23, 2023 ‘I don’t want an attorney': Mental exam ordered for Davis serial stabbing suspect SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The attorney for accused Davis serial stabber Carlos Reales Dominguez questioned whether his client was mentally sound enough to proceed with his case, forcing a Yolo County judge to suspend criminal proceedings.
The Independent UK · May 22, 2023 Man accused of serial stabbings near UC Davis campus to undergo psychiatric test Attorneys for Carlos Dominguez, 21, claimed during on Monday that he is not mentally competent to stand trial
The Independent UK · May 5, 2023 Murder charges filed against California ex-college student Northern California prosecutors have filed two murder charges against a 21-year-old former university student in connection to two fatal stabbings in the college community of Davis
The Independent UK · May 5, 2023 Everything we know about the UC Davis serial stabbings suspect Dominguez was profiled in a feature where he said he aspired to be a doctor