A person in outdoor clothing is crouching by a rust-colored river with mountains in the background. The image has the text "Shining the Spotlight on Rusting Rivers" and "UCDavisDelivers" in the foreground.

Text overlaid on an aerial view of Alaskan waters reads: "Our researchers helped uncover why Alaska’s waters are rusting and are helping spread awareness by creating videos, contributing to a federal report & participating in a national news conference. UC Davis helps you better understand our changing world." The UC Davis Delivers logo is at the bottom right.

The image has a textured blue background with text stating, "The National Park Service and U.S. Geological Survey collaborated on and funded this ongoing work." The UC Davis Delivers logo is at the bottom right.

Our researchers helped uncover why Alaska's waters are rusting & are helping you understand our changing world by creating videos, contributing to a federal report & participating in a national news conference.

#UCDavisDelivers…understanding #UCDD #FromLabstToLives

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A person in blue gloves uses laboratory equipment to handle a pink substance in a petri dish. The text on the image reads: "Understanding 'Heart Attack' Plant Bacteria" with the logo "UC Davis Delivers" at the bottom.

Text on a textured blue background. It reads: "The slippery, goopy bacteria known as Ralstonia plays a key role in wilting tomatoes, potatoes and other crops. UC Davis researchers uncovered how this pathogen causes heart attacks in plants, and this understanding will help biologists protect our food systems." The UC Davis Delivers logo is at the bottom right, with "Delivers" in yellow.

The image contains text stating that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Science Foundation, and Academic Senate at UC Davis supported the research. The "UC Davis Delivers" logo is at the bottom right against a blue textured background.

Ralstonia bacteria plays a key role in wilting tomatoes, potatoes & other crops. #UCDavis researchers uncovered how this pathogen causes heart attacks in plants, & this understanding helps biologists protect our food systems. #UCDavisDelivers #UCDD #FromLabsToLives
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Researchers in a greenhouse examine tall plants. The text reads "Paving the Way for Green Jet Fuel" with the UC Davis Delivers logo.

Text description on a textured blue background: "A microscopic gene in poplar trees could hold the key to manufacturing eco-conscious jet fuel and possibly increasing crop yields. UC Davis is studying this so-called 'booster gene' that turbo-charges photosynthesis, increasing tree height by more than 200% and creating a stable source of plant-based biofuel." In the bottom right corner, the text "UC Davis Delivers" is displayed.

The image contains a textured blue background with white text mentioning research support from the Department of Energy's Center for Bioenergy Innovation and Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation. The UC Davis Delivers logo is visible in the bottom right corner.

A gene in poplar trees could be the key to manufacturing eco-conscious jet fuel. UC Davis is studying a “booster gene” that turbo-charges photosynthesis, creating a stable source of biofuel. #UCDavisDelivers…sustainability #UCDD #FromLabsToLives

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The U.S. is the world’s largest producer of alfalfa & climate change threatens this crop. UC Davis researchers are scanning seed banks for traits that can be bred into more-resistant alfalfa to feed cattle.
#UCDavisDelivers…innovation #UCDD
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Graphical representation of a molecule with an overlay of sugar structures, highlighting UC Davis's research on using sugars to support sustainability.

Text on blue textured background explaining UC Davis researchers' discovery on converting grasses to chemicals for a greener economy with less waste. The logo "UCDavisDelivers" is visible.

Promotional image featuring a blue watercolor background. Text states "Grants from the U.S. Department of Energy supported this research." The UC Davis Delivers logo is at the bottom.

UC Davis researchers discovered how to access the sugars locked up in grasses, weeds & plant byproducts to convert them into new products like fuels & chemicals without using fossil fuels.

#UCDavisDelivers…sustainability #UCDD #FromLabsToLives

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A white truck loaded with red tomatoes parked in an agricultural setting with the text "Keeping an Eye on Climate Effects" and the logo for UC Davis Delivers at the bottom.

Graphic with a blue background and text discussing how your favorite pizza sauce and ketchup might be made from tomatoes grown in California, analyzing their digestion and impact due to climate change. The text highlights UC Davis's research on climate change efficiency, with the logo 'UCDavisDelivers' at the bottom.

Promotional image featuring text that states 'The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative supported this research,' on a blue textured background. Logo of UC Davis Delivers at the bottom.

Chances are your favorite pizza sauce was made from tomatoes grown in California. Researchers analyzed how intensifying heat & traffic could affect losses. The climate bright spot? Efficient transport = minimal losses.
#UCDavisDelivers…insights #UCDD #FromLabsToLives
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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.

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.
#UCDavisDelivers…economic stability #UCDD
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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.

#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.
#UCDavisDelivers...answers to pressing questions #UCDD
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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.

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.
#ucdavisdelivers...technology #ucdd
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The spotted lanternfly looks like a work of art but the invasive insect is wreaking havoc in the US over its insatiable taste for crops. Our researchers are working on just the right fumigation method to keep the lanternflies away. #UCDavisDelivers...solutions #UCDD caes.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davi...

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.

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

Researchers in a recently-burned area with the words: Helping forests recover after wildfires

A slide that reads: Did you know shrubs can hold the answers as to how well a forest might come back from a wildfire? Replanting after a fire can boost recovery but UC Davis researchers discovered that reforestation depends on competition with shrubs, improving how lands are managed after fires and making lands safer for all.

A slide that reads: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Hatch Project and Joint Fire Sciences Program supported this research.

Did you know shrubs hold the answers as to how well a forest might come back from a wildfire? Replanting after fire can boost recovery but UC Davis researchers discovered that reforestation depends on competition with shrubs.
#UCDavisDelivers...forest recovery #UCDD
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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.”

#UCDavisDelivers #UCDD

Sulfur can be found in more than 60% of the Everglades. #UCDavis researchers traced the contamination back to fertilizer runoff from sugarcane crops, knowledge that local planners can use to reduce exposure by managing sulfur use. #UCDavisDelivers...answers #UCDD
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Crates of rip tomatoes with the headline: Researchers examine tiny tomato molecules to reduce crop loss on a grand scale

A slide that says: Picking tomatoes too soon or storing them in cold temperatures can make them mushy or ruin the taste. Researchers analyzed tomatoes at the molecular level, discovering how different temperatures affected ripening and shelf life, shedding new light on how to reduce food loss and waste.

a slide that says: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture helped support this research.

Picking tomatoes too soon or storing them in cold places make them mushy or ruin the taste. Researchers analyzed tomatoes to see how different temperatures affected ripening, shedding new light on how to reduce food loss & waste. #UCDavisDelivers...support #UCDD caes.ucdavis.edu/news/researc...

A car emerging from wildfire smoke with the headline: Understanding How Wildfire Smoke Affects Weather

A slide that says: UC Davis researchers found that aerosols in wildfire smoke plumes that are up to 10 days old and from distant places can play a role in generating snow, rain and cloud changes, helping to better understand how wildfires affect regional and global climate.

A slide that says: The National Science Foundation, and U.S. Department of Energy’s Atmospheric System Research Program supported this research.

Aerosols in smoke plumes from wildfires that are 10 days old and from distant places can generate snow, rain & cloud changes, knowledge that helps us better understand how wildfires affect regional & global climate. #UCDavisDelivers...climate understanding #UCDD
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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.

Read more about our research at lettersandscience.ucdavis.edu/uc-davis-del...

#UCDavisDelivers #UCDD

Grape photos with the words: UC Davis Develops New Technology to Breed Better Grapes

Slide reading: A changing climate, salty soils and drought may not be as bad as you think for your favorite wine. Researchers decoded and catalogued the genetic diversity of wild North American grapes, allowing breeders to introduce key resistance traits into grapes to face challenges like water scarcity.

Slide reading: The National Science Foundation helped support this sustainability research.

Researchers decoded & catalogued the genetic diversity of wild North American grapes, allowing breeders to introduce key resistance traits into grapes to face challenges like water scarcity.
#UCDavisDelivers...innovation #UCDD
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Fighting for a Fulfilling Life As historian Traci Parker writes a new biography, she is learning just how much Coretta Scott King contributed to her husband’s ideas and actions, and how his story is also very much her own.

Her work brings renewed recognition to King’s pivotal contributions and lasting impact on the fight for equality. Read more below.

Learn more about the impact of our research at lettersandscience.ucdavis.edu/uc-davis-del...

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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.

#UCDavisDelivers #UCDD #Impact #Research

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.

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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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.
#UCDavisDelivers...breakthroughs #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.

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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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.

#UCDavisDelivers #UCDD #Impact #History #Research

Image of a large pile of red chili peppers with a text overlay reading 'Discovering the origins of chili peppers helps advance breeding' and the logo of UC Davis Delivers.

Text on a blue background "Those chili peppers that you love? We now know they came from a region in central-east Mexico. That information allows researchers to better understand genetic evolution and the origins of agriculture, helping speed up breeding programs and feed a growing population." UC Davis Delivers graphic in the lower right corner.

Text on a blue textured background stating "The Fulbright Program, which is funded by Congress, supported this research." with the logo of UC Davis Delivers at the bottom.

Those chili peppers you love? They’re from central-east Mexico, allowing researchers to understand genetic evolution and the origins of agriculture, helping to feed a growing population. #UCDavisDelivers...answers #UCDD caes.ucdavis.edu/news/article...

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Aerial view of a river in Alaska merging into the larger body of water, showing distinct color differences in water. Text overlay: "Researchers uncovered why Alaskan rivers are rusting. UC Davis Delivers."

Text on a blue textured background "When some of Alaska's most pristine rivers and creeks began turning from a clear blue to a rusty orange, our researchers sped into action. They uncovered that thawing permafrost was exposing minerals to weathering and staining water supplies." UC Davis Delivers

Text on a blue textured background "The National Park Service and U.S. Geological Survey collaborated on and funded this work, which is helping train locals on how to sample water supplies for contaminants." UC Davis Delivers.

When Alaska’s rivers turned a rusty orange, our researchers sped into action & uncovered that thawing permafrost was exposing minerals to weathering & affecting the water. The Nat'l Park Service & U.S. Geological Survey collaborated on & funded this work. #UCDD caes.ucdavis.edu/uc-davis-del...