Good morning, Davis.

UC Davis researchers found that sharing data with tech rivals can be a smart strategy for smaller firms.

The study published in June showed that this approach, exemplified by Mobvoi—partnering with Google Cloud, can ease competitive pressures while possibly leading to higher consumer prices.

Homsy, a fourth-year double major in sustainable agriculture, blends African, Latin and Brazilian sounds during his performances at Sophia’s Thai Bar to create a vibrant Davis music scene.

He credits support from local groups like DRC Creatives—who helped launch his early sets—for nurturing a cultural movement that stands apart from the big city experience.

Since 2020, the Morning Sign Out club at UC Davis has published quarterly articles that simplify complex scientific and medical research for local readers; students select primary research articles and host workshops to boost science literacy + improve writing skills.

UC Davis students visited the Arboretum in spring and summer to enjoy warm weather and vibrant plants—many said the green space offered a quiet spot to unwind and build community ties amid busy schedules.

Research shows that access to natural spaces helps lower stress and improve mental well-being.

The Davis Faculty Association organized to defend academic freedom from federal actions that risk cutting funds and violating privacy—because shared governance is key at UC Davis.

The group held campus activities and issued public letters—steps meant to protect faculty, staff, and student rights amid these challenges.

Today, UC Davis Health Ventures announced it made its first IFM Fund investment in Delix Therapeutics, a UC Davis spinout testing new treatments for depression and other brain conditions.

The company began with research in Professor David E. Olson’s lab and is now in early clinical trials—steps that could bring faster relief to patients who have not found success with current medicines.

UC Davis and UC San Francisco are starting a project using total-body PET imaging — a tool that helps researchers study long COVID and its effects.

The project aims to improve our knowledge of long COVID while seeking better treatments.

The Nickel Slots Live

6-10 p.m. — Sudwerk Brewing Co. — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of alt-country and Americana with The Nickel Slots.

Rainbow City Park with Charity Kiss, Blood Sugar and LoveJane

7-10:30 p.m. — Sudwerk Brewing Co. — All ages welcome — Experience an indie-rock evening with local bands under the stars.

3rd IMSIS Conference

8 AM – 5 PM — University of California, Davis — Registration open — Engage with the latest in mass spectrometry imaging at this international conference.