/ Chocolate Content for аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis en /climate/what-can-i-do/chocolate-in-a-time-of-climate-change <p>There’s something about that&nbsp;first satisfying snap into a bite of chocolate. It’s almost transportive. From the tropical regions where cacao is grown to the companies that produce the confections we see in the store, that chocolate had to make a journey of its own, as well.</p> <p><a href="/food/">Farmers and scientists</a>&nbsp;from around the world are connecting at аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis to ensure this fragile bean continues to grow into one of the world’s most prolific foods for generations to come.</p> February 14, 2020 - 3:12pm Katherine E Kerlin /climate/what-can-i-do/chocolate-in-a-time-of-climate-change /news/uc-davis-story-tip-sheet-valentine%E2%80%99s-day <h2><strong>Romance, commitment </strong></h2> <p>Paul W. Eastwick, associate professor of psychology, investigates how people initiate romantic relationships and the psychological mechanisms that help romantic partners to remain committed and attached. One of his research programs examines how the qualities that people say are critically important to them in a romantic partner — their <a href="http://pauleastwick.com/ideals/">ideal partner preferences</a>&nbsp;— direct romantic partner selection and retention.</p> February 09, 2017 - 3:43pm Karen Michele Nikos /news/uc-davis-story-tip-sheet-valentine%E2%80%99s-day /news/uc-davis-valentines-day-experts-news-tips-media <p>Whether you are looking for an expert on the benefits of eating chocolate; wanting to find out more about the love lives of a white abalone or birds; or wondering what Valentine’s Day entertainment might present itself, these University of California, Davis, samplings have something for everyone.</p> February 10, 2016 - 11:39am Karen Michele Nikos /news/uc-davis-valentines-day-experts-news-tips-media