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NYT: Why so blue, tarantula?

September 25, 2020

UC biologist Nathan Morehouse is working on a National Science Foundation project to study the color vision of spiders around the world. He spoke to The New York Times about the surprising discovery that tarantulas, once believed to have monochromatic vision, also can see vibrant color.

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The Wall Street Journal: Does a Dedicated Workspace Make WFH Life Better?

September 26, 2020

Kermit Davis, PhD, UC expert in office ergonomics and professor in the College of Medicine, spoke with the Wall Street Journal about how this may be affecting the health of workers. A recent survey by Davis found that 75 percent of at-home workers reported hunching over laptops, which can add up to 10 pounds of pressure on the neck and upper back for every inch you dip forward.

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Fox 19: Battling diabetes on a budget in the midst of a pandemic

September 29, 2020

About 34 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes. It is the seventh leading cause of death in our nation. Individuals with uncontrolled diabetes are among the groups most at risk of experiencing severe reactions to COVID-19. The pandemic has forced businesses to close or lay off employees impacting the ability of families to make their incomes cover housing, food and medicine. How can families continue to make healthy options when some are limited to shopping at a nearby dollar store?