A curated roundup
California Science and Nature News
Hand-picked stories from across California's science, environment, and natural-history beats. Refreshed every few hours.
Last updated · Jun 16, 2026, 9:13 AM UTC
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UC Berkeley named top public university in the U.S. and No. 7 in the world by U.S. News
UC Berkeley News · Jun 16, 2026 · 5h ago
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Californian is infected with rare tick-borne illness. What to know about the deadly bacteria
Los Angeles Times · Jun 16, 2026 · 7h ago
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"Peripheral Vision and Cautious Optimism," Commencement Address by Kip Thorne (BS '62)
Caltech · Jun 15, 2026 · 11h ago
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Novel Chemical Reaction Suggests the Origins of Life
Caltech · Jun 15, 2026 · 15h ago
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A Star's Death Throes Involves a Lot of Kicking
Caltech · Jun 15, 2026 · 16h ago
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UC Berkeley names next director of Hearst Museum of Anthropology
UC Berkeley News · Jun 15, 2026 · 17h ago
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El Niño has arrived: 5 ways California could get pummeled
Los Angeles Times · Jun 15, 2026 · 23h ago
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Historic swells continue to batter California beaches. When will the surf die down?
Los Angeles Times · Jun 14, 2026 · 1d ago
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Infectious measles carrier likely visited San Francisco airport, Bay Area county warns
Los Angeles Times · Jun 14, 2026 · 2d ago
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Federal judge rejects fired biologist's free speech lawsuit over Yosemite trans flag demonstration
Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2026 · 3d ago
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Woman swept out to sea in Santa Cruz becomes California's second death amid ongoing swell
Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2026 · 3d ago
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NorCal braces for dry, dangerous fire season as SoCal faces typical conditions
Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2026 · 3d ago
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Low-resistance tires could cut drivers' costs while supporting environment in California
Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2026 · 3d ago
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Judge orders Trump administration to restore national park signage on climate change, slavery
Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2026 · 3d ago
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Caltech Celebrates Graduates at 132nd Commencement
Caltech · Jun 13, 2026 · 3d ago
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Berkeley Talks: Why kids need awe — and how puppets can help
UC Berkeley News · Jun 12, 2026 · 4d ago
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A new $13.5 million gift will help UC Berkeley drive technology from lab to market
UC Berkeley News · Jun 11, 2026 · 4d ago
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Three MBARI postdoctoral fellows awarded inaugural Neptune Fellowships
MBARI · Jun 11, 2026 · 5d ago
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A breakthrough in electron microscopy delivers sharper images of our body's tiniest proteins
UC Berkeley News · Jun 11, 2026 · 5d ago
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UC to consider reinstating SAT, ACT tests after faculty say students are deficient in math
Los Angeles Times · Jun 11, 2026 · 5d ago
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A 'very strong' El Niño is likely. And it could hit California hard
Los Angeles Times · Jun 11, 2026 · 5d ago
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Caltech Readies to Build World's Most Sensitive Radio Telescope
Caltech · Jun 11, 2026 · 5d ago
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UC Davis favored less qualified Black, Latino med school applicants, Justice Department claims
Los Angeles Times · Jun 11, 2026 · 5d ago
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This creepy insect has been found on grapevines. What it could mean for California's wine industry
Los Angeles Times · Jun 11, 2026 · 5d ago
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This student is reclaiming his Pomo culture, one recording at a time
UC Berkeley News · Jun 10, 2026 · 6d ago
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