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Latest News
11 Aug
Scientists identify hundreds of drug candidates to treat COVID-19
UC Riverside researchers used a powerful machine-learning approach to screen millions of chemicals to find suitable candidates
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11 Aug
Upcycling plastic waste toward sustainable energy storage
Simple process transforms PET plastic into a nanomaterial for energy storage
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10 Aug
UCR Citrus Gifts expands online with citrus and honey-infused marmalades, soaps, and more
The fruits of UC Riverside’s research are even easier to enjoy with the Citrus Gifts collection expanding its line of products and making them available online.
The collection, featuring marmalades and olive oils from citrus and bee research, have been sold in campus stores for about six years. In June, the campus began selling them online to expand their availability to the wider campus community and alumni.
“This idea of creating this very unique UCR gift item is a way to take a piece of UCR home with you,” said Leslie Gerretse, senior manager for Hospitality Services.
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