UCR College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (CNAS)

10/20/2026

Sip with a Scientist - Earth's oldest animals with Distinguished UC Riverside Professor and National Academy of Sciences member Mary Droser.
Monday, October 26, 2026 | 5pm to 6pm | FREE event

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10/20/2026

The Secret to Life on Earth Was What Made It Stop Being a Poisonous Ice Ball | Ancient South African rocks expose the chain reaction behind life’s first real growth spurt.

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via Popular Mechanics

10/19/2026

National Academy of Sciences member Mary Droser to explore the dawn of animal life at UNM

Distinguished paleontologist will reveal how extraordinary fossils from Australia are transforming our understanding of Earth's earliest animals.

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via The University of New Mexico - UNM

10/16/2026

What to do if you find a black widow spider in your home | These venomous spiders are drawn to quiet corners with insects to snack on.

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via Martha Stewart

10/16/2026

Invasive Argentine ants have swept through coastal California, where they are now defending the very insects responsible for destroying farmers’ crops

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10/16/2026

Morning she, afternoon he: the s*x-changing dance of avocados | Study reveals a genetic hints for why avocado trees change s*x throughout the day

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via The California Aggie

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

UC San Diego Part of Department of Energy-funded, AI-driven Geothermal Energy Project

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via UC San Diego

10/14/2026

Extracurricular: The need for speed | CNAS Distinguished Professor, Theodore Garland, is a lifelong car enthusiast who enjoys the thrill of driving fast cars

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