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CNAS Science News

April 23, 2025
Invasive weed threatens Southern California’s deserts
Once thought resistant to invasion, regional deserts are losing native plants to aggressive weedy species like Saharan mustard. UC Riverside research shows its spread is disrupting biodiversity and reducing the desert’s ability to recover from extreme climate swings.

April 21, 2025
Scientists finally confirm vitamin B1 hypothesis from 1958
Chemists have confirmed a 67-year-old theory about vitamin B1 by stabilizing a reactive molecule in water — a feat long thought impossible.

April 16, 2025
Superbugs, Indigenous video games, and tipping dilemmas
On April 11, nine UC Riverside graduate students presented their research at the 11th annual UCR Grad Slam Final for a chance at $5,000. The event was hosted by UCR’s Grad Division and was held on campus at the School of Business.
Grad Slam is a University of California-wide speaking competition in which graduate students get three minutes to describe their research to judges and an audience of peers, faculty, staff, friends, and family.

April 16, 2025
DNA organization offers clues for advancing stem cell therapy
UC Riverside-led study could help advance treatments for injuries, aging, and diseases