At the April Davis Science Café, environmental toxicologist Andrew Whitehead explored not only how our actions as a species affect ourselves, but also how they impact the innumerable species we share the Earth with. 

At the March 2026 Davis Science Café, protein biochemist Sascha Nicklisch discussed how some toxicants, like DDT, sneak past the body's molecular bouncers. Nicklisch's functional research is elucidating exactly how these harmful chemicals bypass our cell’s defense system.

At the February Davis Science Café, an event hosted by Professor Jared Shaw and the Department of Chemistry, Crystal Ripplinger explored the compounding effects of emotional stress on the heart and explained the science behind broken heart syndrome. 

Created over 10 years ago by Professor of Chemistry Jared Shaw, the Davis Science Café provides an avenue for the community to learn about the current state of science across its many disciplines. Learn more about the Davis Science Café in the above video. The meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month at G Street WunderBar in Davis at 5:30 p.m.