Sabyasachi Sen, prof. and chair of materials science and engineering at UC Davis, is the 2026 recipient of the American Ceramic Society’s George W. Morey Award, which celebrates contributions to glass science & tech. Read more: https://ow.ly/M2Ez5100eR7 #UCDavisEngineering

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Scientists have long known that capsaicin, the ingredient that makes chili peppers feel hot and is used in some pain-relief creams, works by activating a pain-sensing receptor known as TRPV1.

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Better data can help make roads safer. UC Davis has received a $53,100 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to modernize crash and citation reporting. https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davis-awarded-53100-grant-improve-traffic-data-collection-and-reporting

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Five UC Davis faculty. Five book projects. 📚 The Davis Humanities Institute has named its 2026-27 Faculty Research Fellows, whose research spans language, wellness, climate, caregiving, dance, and more. @ucdavis.bsky.social

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.@ucdavis.bsky.social and @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social have partnered to launch a Joint Research Seed Fund to support international collaborations in climate, health, AI, cybersecurity, and agriculture. Learn more: @ucdavisglobal.bsky.social globalaffairs.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davi...

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