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UC Riverside is the nation’s singular leader in social mobility, educational access, and research excellence. Talk to us. #ucriverside

[UC Riverside @UCRiverside]

For generations, scientists believed a queen #honeybee was made almost entirely by diet: feed an ordinary larva enough royal jelly and a ruler emerges. But new research suggests queens are created through a more elaborate process. 🐝 More ⬇️ @ucrcnas #bees https://t.co/SF1vdPaMRK

[UC Riverside @UCRiverside]

UCR’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Recognition Ceremony will be held today at 6pm at the Student Recreation Center 🎓✨🐻

Stream it live here ➡️ https://t.co/eqh9U8MvhI

[University of California @UofCalifornia]

As concern grows around the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, a @UCRiverside infectious disease expert says the risk of widespread global transmission remains low. However, a strong public health response, contact tracing and global surveillance is critical to containing the virus. https://t.co/r6laLeap1Y

[UC Riverside @UCRiverside]

Excessive amounts of iron are getting into Alaska's Arctic rivers & it's killing insects & fish. UCR biogeochemist Tim Lyons was part of a crew that figured out exactly how this is happening & how to predict where it'll happen next. Read more in @PopSci ⬇️ https://t.co/aIHqhh7kte

[UC Riverside @UCRiverside]

For those with questions about the fire at University Riverside Gardens, including academic assistance, how to donate to support students affected & more, check out the FAQ here ➡️ https://t.co/wfXJc2GhuM

[UC Riverside @UCRiverside]

Campus and external resources available include on-campus emergency housing and dining, off-campus housing options; basic needs; academic support; and 24-hour mental health and counseling services.

[UC Riverside @UCRiverside]

We extend our deepest condolences to those affected by the fire at University Riverside Gardens apartment complex. 💙 UCR is here to support those students who have lost property or been displaced.

[UC Riverside @UCRiverside]

Affected students who need immediate assistance or more information should call UCR Basic Needs at [phone] or email [email protected]. Students who need professional and confidential mental health support may contact UCR’s CAPS at 951-827-5531.

[UC Riverside @UCRiverside]

UCRPD is aware and monitoring the fire incident near 3996 Iowa Avenue in the city of Riverside. The Riverside Fire and Police Departments are currently on scene and managing the situation. Please avoid the area of university in Iowa Avenue.

[UC Riverside @UCRiverside]

Megafire kills Joshua trees, but not fungi. Read more ⬇️ @UCRCNAS #mojavedesert #joshuatree https://t.co/h3CH79Ewoy

[UCR ARTS @UCRARTS]

Join us next Thursday for a performance from the UCR Jazz Ensemble, a traditional 18-piece big band, whose repertoire spans the last 100 years of jazz composition – from Count Basie to the cutting-edge composers and arrangers of today.

Learn more: https://t.co/bGgFZRGoQp

[UCR CHASS @ucrchass]

Don't miss UC Riverside Professor Jennifer Doyle reading from her upcoming book, "Work-in-Progress," which explores sex testing and the policing of gender boundaries in sports. 🏃‍♀️🏅

🗓️ Mon, Jun 1 at 2 PM
📍 INTS 1113
✨ Free & open to all!

More info: https://t.co/srgbOvCafp

[UC Riverside @UCRiverside]

High-puff electronic cigarettes may become more toxic with use. Read more ⬇️ @ucrcnas #vaping #ecigarettes https://t.co/Uc9mS0l18a

[UC Riverside @UCRiverside]

UCR’s Center for Environmental Research and Technology is testing a van imported from France with a hydrogen combustion engine -- the first major demonstration and testing effort of its kind in the U.S. 👏🌎 Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/IZ8zRkYE7l

#ucr #UCRiverside #GlobalLeader

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UCR scientists are making breakthroughs in understanding how quantum wave functions move across ultra-thin materials — research that could eventually improve solar energy technologies and more. Read the story ⬇️ @ucrcnas #solarenergy https://t.co/7zhv7jWD37

[UCR Transportation Services @UCRTAPS]

Pass it on! If you ride a bike or scooter, share this with someone you know: both ears covered = illegal AND dangerous. One ear clear keeps you and everyone around you safer. #RideSafeRideSmart

[UCR CHASS @ucrchass]

Is loud budgeting a financial game-changer or just a fad? 🤔 WalletHub features @ucriverside CHASS faculty Rachel Wu to weigh in on the viral personal finance trend and how to set healthy financial boundaries.

💸 https://t.co/hbNtbmzL08

#LoudBudgeting #PersonalFinance #UCR

[UC Riverside @UCRiverside]

Rachel Wu, UC Riverside psychology researcher, speaks to the rush of pleasure that competence brings. Read more in @voguemagazine ⬇️ @ucrchass #mind https://t.co/mfiZjij5rB

[UC Riverside @UCRiverside]

UCR research chemist Kerry Hanson said sunscreens in the U.S. aren't as varied — and arguably not as effective as those in Europe and Asia. That’s because the U.S. FDA regulates sunscreens as a drug and not a cosmetic, meaning stricter rules. Read more ⬇️ @UCRCNAS #SummerSafety

[Scientific American @sciam]

Thick and creamy, gloopy or spray-on, sunscreen can be confounding. This science-backed guide can help you get ready for summer
https://t.co/jZNLakisK4