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Andy Fell — February 20, 2026 - 4:16pm

So you didn't have time to read all the awesome science stories out of UC Davis this week? Here's a roundup for your weekend enjoyment.

For This Beetle, ‘Date Night’ Comes Every Other Day

Andy Fell — January 18, 2024 - 8:00am

Life on Earth runs on a 24-hour cycle as the planet turns. Animals and plants have built-in circadian clocks that synchronize metabolism and behavior to this daily cycle. But one beetle is out of sync with the rest of nature.

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For This Beetle, ‘Date Night’ Comes Every Other Day