Natural Sciences

22

Apr

A Look Inside Sea Change, a Stunning New Atlas for Our Times

“A stunning atlas of the present and future.”—Rebecca Solnit

12

Feb

Darwin Day

International Darwin Day on February 12th will inspire people throughout the globe to reflect and act on the principles of intellectual bravery, perpetual curiosity, scientific thinking, and hunger for truth as embodied in Charles Darwin.

25

Jul

Editor Spotlight: Meet our new Science Editor, Chloe Layman

As part of our ongoing Editor Spotlight Series, we connected with UC Press Editor Chloe Layman to talk about her role as the new Sciences Editor, what kinds of projects she’s looking for, …

26

May

Case Studies in the Environment Welcomes Jennifer Bernstein as incoming Editor-in-Chief

“I believe in the importance of this journal in filling a theoretical and pedagogical gap in academia”

09

Jun

Modeling the Pacific Ocean: A Q&A with Media+Environment Guest Editors Christina Vagt & Sebastian Vehlken

For us, taking an “oceanic approach” means to assess novel fields for scientific procedures whose “reality filters” significantly differ from land-based conceptions and modes of operation.

22

Apr

Celebrating Earth Day: How We Think About Our Planet and What We Can Do to Preserve It

The environment is facing unprecedented challenges. Climate change and increased pollution are disrupting access to natural resources, such as clean water and air, and leading to rapid biodiversity loss. It is easy …

22

Apr

The Institutional Dimensions of Groundwater Recharge: A Special Collection

MAR projects very often embody a multi-benefit approach, in which single projects or schemes result in outcomes across a range of interests, from agriculture supply to urban water reliability to water quality to environmental improvements

11

Jan

Decolonizing Histories of Genetics?

An Interview with M. Susan Lindee and Warwick Anderson, co-editors of HSNS‘s new special issue, “Pacific Biologies: How Humans Become Genetic“ During the past decade and more, there have been many historical …

23

Sep

Visual Culture & the Climate Crisis

Afterimage‘s recent relaunch with the University of California Press integrates the journal’s legacy of contemporary arts and media criticism with an expanded commitment to scholarly essays. As part of this mission, the …

03

Sep

Essential Guides for California Nature Lovers

In California, early fall is perhaps the best time of the year to get out and explore. Here are some of our bestselling guides and perennial favorites for exploring the state’s wilderness and wildlife.