College of Letters and Science Content

Weekender: Multicultural Music; Library Pop-up; Theatre; Art and Climate Talk

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — March 05, 2026 - 11:10am

All forms of art are on view, on stage, and in the library pop up this weekend. Read on for all the details.

Evolution of New Physical Traits in Mollusks has Declined and Grown More Predictable Over Time

Andy Fell — March 04, 2026 - 12:11pm

Paleobiologist Geerat Vermeij is enthralled with mollusks. Their shells line the surfaces and fill the cabinets and drawers in his office on the second floor of the Earth and Planetary Sciences Building at UC Davis. But Vermeij’s deep study of these organisms isn’t just about the animals themselves, it’s an avenue for deeper insights about the principles governing evolution and history.

Inside UC Davis’ Winter Musical ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — March 04, 2026 - 11:53am

For an audience, the level of thought, detail and coordination that goes into a theatre production may sometimes be underappreciated. From casting, costuming, designing and building a set to stage lighting and, of course, the weeks of rehearsals, having a great team helps the whole process flow more easily and ensures a tighter, better, more entertaining performance.

Egghead’s Weekend Basket for February 27

Andy Fell — February 27, 2026 - 3:55pm

Busy week? Here's a round up of research stories from UC Davis to get you caught up.

Short Films Explore Quantum Physics

Andy Fell — February 26, 2026 - 11:51am

The Department of Physics and Astronomy will hold a screening March 13 of “What is Real? Six Short Films About Quantum Physics.” The screening will take place at 7 p.m. in 1002 Cruess Hall, followed by a Q&A.

Adolescent Social Health May Foretell Loneliness, Aggressive Behavior, Study Suggests

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — February 23, 2026 - 2:27pm

Teens who are lonely and those who experience conflict in their home life are more likely to act aggressively toward peers or become victims themselves. These are some of the findings in a new University of California, Davis, study that creates a detailed picture of children’s social lives by identifying patterns and predictors of adolescent social health.

How Does Rage Bait Affect Us?

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — February 13, 2026 - 4:15pm

We’ve all seen rage bait posts on social media. They might be political or personal. They might be rude or outright false. What they have in common is the ability to make our blood boil.

How Did the Milky Way Galaxy Form?

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — February 13, 2026 - 2:53pm

If you’ve ever been to a place with minimal light pollution and looked skywards at nighttime, you’ve probably seen our Milky Way galaxy. It manifests as a thick, hazy band of stars streaking across the sky.

Are We Connected by Evolution?

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — February 11, 2026 - 9:43am

Paul Eastwick was in high school when he first came across the idea that evolution might explain how and why humans love. It was in a 1994 Time Magazine article about the book The Moral Animal by Robert Wright.

Photographic and Multimedia Artworks by Shelley Niro on View at Gorman Museum, UC Davis

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — February 10, 2026 - 10:40am

The Gorman Museum of Native American Art at the University of California, Davis, has on view photographic and multimedia artwork by award-winning artist Shelley Niro.