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The Content Blocks menu has been moved under Content -> Blocks.
This menu was previously under Structure > Block Layout > Custom Block Library.
CNAS sub-theme overview, resources, and video tutorials
New CNAS Sites
Your CNAS Organization Manager will spin up a new site with the CNAS Theme already in place. It is not mandatory for sites under CNAS to use the CNAS Theme. Let your Organization Manager know if your department, lab, center, etc. does not want to utilize the CNAS Theme. This can be selected on the Request a Website form.
This is the CNAS Science News RSS feed
April 10, 2026
SoCal honeybees can fend off deadly mites
A unique hybrid honeybee found only in Southern California has demonstrated the ability to survive attacks from deadly mites.
April 02, 2026
Watering smarter, not more
Better farming through technology: A new UC Riverside system can map soil moisture tree by tree, so growers water only where and when it’s needed.
March 31, 2026
Cow manure digesters really cut methane — unless they leak
UC Riverside study of nearly 100 dairy farms shows systems designed to capture methane from manure are highly effective, unless they leak.
March 24, 2026
How plants stop growing to survive stress
A UCR researcher worked years into retirement to uncover the biology behind plants' response to environmental stress. Her dedication could help us all.
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ITS Blog: Progress and What's New
February 06, 2026
Winter 2026 Release
On February 06, 2026, the UC Riverside Drupal platform on Pantheon received a targeted update focused heavily on WCAG 2.1 (AA) compliance and critical media handling fixes. This release ensures that core UI components—ranging from navigation tabs to data tables—meet strict visual accessibility standards, while simultaneously resolving a high-priority bug that had been obstructing the image upload workflow for content creators. List of Updates Accessibility (AA) Fixed color contrast on all Article Preview block styles for both Default and Hybrid themes. Fixed color contrast on Tabs custom block
February 19, 2025
Winter 2025 Release
Upgrade to Drupal Core, a few bug fixes, and BlueSky added
