Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have devised a method to selectively erase particular fear memories by weakening the connections between the nerve cells (neurons) involved in forming these memories. A sight, sound, or smell we have sensed may not later trigger fear, but if the stimulus is associated with a traumatic event, such as a car accident, then fear memory is formed, and fearful responses are triggered by the st...

When a woman has an abnormal pap smear she usually undergoes colposcopy, the procedure physicians use to closely examine the cervix, vagina and vulva for signs of disease. Typically a metal instrument is used to obtain a small sampling of cells inside the cervix – a procedure that is oftentimes painful for the patient and does not consistently give good results.

Ultrasound brain surgery has enormous potential for the treatment of neurological diseases and cancers, but getting sound waves through the skull and into the brain is no easy task. To address this problem, a team of researchers from the University of California, Riverside has developed a ceramic skull implant through which doctors can deliver ultrasound treatments on demand and on a recurring basis.

In the world of electronics, where the quest is always for smaller and faster units with infinite battery life, topological insulators (TI) have tantalising potential. In a paper to be published in Science Advances, Jing Shi, a professor of physics and astronomy at the University of California, Riverside, and colleagues at MIT and Arizona State University report they have created a TI film just 25 atoms thick that adheres to an ins...

Researchers at the University of California, Riverside's Bourns College of Engineering have used waste glass bottles and a low-cost chemical process to create nanosilicon anodes for high-performance lithium-ion batteries. The batteries will extend the range of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and provide more power with fewer charges to personal electronics like cell phones and laptops.

Zika virus (ZIKV), which causes Zika virus disease, is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus mosquito. An infected pregnant woman can pass ZIKV to her fetus during pregnancy or around the time of birth. Sex is yet another way for infected persons to transmit ZIKV to others. The genomic replication of the virus is made possible by its "NS5" protein.

Automation can help companies improve the safety and efficiency of their factories, minimise human error when steering ships and aircraft, and save money throughout their operations. But the future applications of industrial automation will dwarf those we’re familiar with today.

There is no telling what the future holds for this country, but a drive towards sustainability is happening now. This drive could be the result of a growing political climate, or it could be that eco-friendly voices are finally being heard. Whatever the reason, more corporations are asking green-focused questions, like how their products and overall production practices are affecting the environment.

There is no telling what the future holds for this country, but a drive towards sustainability is happening now. This drive could be the result of a growing political climate, or it could be that eco-friendly voices are finally being heard. Whatever the reason, more corporations are asking green-focused questions, like how their products and overall production practices are affecting the environment.

The industrial catalysts of the future won't just speed up reactions, they'll control how chemical processes work and determine how much of a particular product is made. A team of researchers led by Phillip Christopher, assistant professor of chemical and environmental engineering at the University of California, Riverside's Bourns College of Engineering, demonstrated this - as well as how these catalysts look in action - in a paper publishe...

Throughout history, humans have continuously made efforts to heal and eradicate diseases. In early, less modern times, this process was considered both difficult and strenuous, but with the advancement of technology and bioengineering, humans are developing faster, more effective measures for treating and eradicating diseases.

  Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have developed an economic model that demonstrates how flexible wastewater treatment processes which blend varying levels of treated effluent can be optimised to produce a water supply that is affordable, and meets and surpasses a variety of water quality requirements.

A team of researchers and students at the University of California, Riverside has created a Lego-like system of blocks that enables users to custom make chemical and biological research instruments quickly, easily and affordably. The system of 3D-printed blocks can be used in university labs, schools, hospitals, and anywhere there is a need to create scientific tools. The blocks, called Multifluidic Evolutionary Components (MECs) because of ...

Graphene has emerged as one of the most promising two-dimensional crystals, but the future of electronics may include two other nanomaterials, according to a study by researchers at the University of California, Riverside and the University of Georgia. In research published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology, the researchers described the integration of three very different 2D materials to yield a simple, compact, and fast VCO device.

Researchers at the University of California, Riverside and Purdue University are one step closer to developing super strong composite materials, thanks to the mantis shrimp, a small, multicolored marine crustacean that crushes the shells of its prey using a fist-like appendage called a dactyl club. Their latest research, to be published in the journal Advanced Materials, describes for the first time a unique herringbone structure, not previously ...

A team of researchers, led by a group at the University of California, Riverside, have demonstrated for the first time the transmission of electrical signals through insulators in a sandwich-like structure, a development that could help create more energy efficient electronic devices. Conventional electronic devices rely on the transport of electrons in a semiconductor such as silicon.

Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have developed a new, more computationally efficient way to process data from the GPS, to enhance location accuracy from the meter-level down to a few centimeters. The optimisation will be used in the development of autonomous vehicles, improved aviation and naval navigation systems, and precision technologies.

Can portobello mushrooms stop cell phone batteries from degrading over time? Researchers at the University of California, Riverside Bourns College of Engineering think so. They have created a new type of Li-ion battery anode using portobello mushrooms, which are inexpensive, environmentally friendly and easy to produce.

A swimsuit has been designed, by the University of California, Riverside, which has the ability to clean water as the user swims. The swimsuit uses a material called Sponge, which is a reuseable material and is derived from heater sucrose, a form of sugar. The swimsuit repels water and absorbs harmful contaminats as it has a highly porous structure that is super hydrophobic.