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August 21, 2025
Using exoplanets to study dark matter
More than 5,000 planets have been discovered beyond our solar system, allowing scientists to explore planetary evolution and consider the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Now, a UC Riverside study published in Physical Review D suggests that exoplanets, which are planets orbiting stars outside our solar system, could also serve as tools to investigate dark matter.
August 18, 2025
Trees in the tropics cool more, burn less
More trees will cool the climate and suppress fires, but mainly if planted in the tropics, according to a new UC Riverside study.
July 29, 2025
Innovation is a golden opportunity for quantum computing
Peng Wei, an associate professor of physics at UC Riverside, has filed for a U.S. patent on a novel process that enhances the performance of quantum computers by coating niobium metal superconductor surfaces with an ultra-thin layer of gold.
July 21, 2025
Chemical shield stops stressed DNA from triggering disease
Stressed DNA sets off a cascade of failures in the body linked to heart conditions, neurodegeneration, and chronic inflammation. A new, UCR-designed tool interrupts this process, preserving DNA before the damage causes disease.