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How Big Can a Planet Be? With Very Large Gas Giants, It Can Be Hard to Tell

Science & Environment

The largest gas giants in our galaxy blur the line between planets and brown dwarfs. How do these very large gas giants form? UC San Diego researchers used spectral data from the James Webb Space Telescope to probe the HR 8799 star system, leading to a surprising answer to this longstanding question

drawing of gas giant planet being bombarded by meteorites

Next Generation Genetics Technology Developed to Counter the Rise of Antibiotic Resistance

Health & Behavior

Drug resistance has accelerated in recent years with the emergence of deadly bacteria and “superbugs.” In response to this global health crisis, UC San Diego biologists have developed a new CRISPR-based technology capable of removing antibiotic-resistant elements from populations of bacteria.

Graphic depiction of E. coli bacteria.

From Cytoplasm to Nucleus: a New Workflow to Improve Gene Therapy Odds

Science & Environment

Gene therapy holds the promise of curing disease; however, to be effective, the new gene must make it into a cell’s nucleus—a difficult task. UC San Diego Professor of Biochemistry Neal Devaraj’s lab has unveiled a new method that increases the efficacy of gene delivery while minimizing side effects

pink strands of DNA

New Collaboration Expands Capabilities and Enhances Natural Disaster Resilience

Science & Environment

ALERTCalifornia announced a new collaboration with Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab that will foster innovation and present novel opportunities to use ALERTCalifornia’s camera network and AI to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters.

Five people stand on a grassy hill on a sunny day in front of an ALERTCalifornia tripod camera unit. The tripod has two bowling ball sized cameras attached.
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UC San Diego Extended Studies Welcomes Tech Evangelist Guy Kawasaki

Events & Happenings

To mark the launch of the new "UC Your Future" masterclass, UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies welcomes New York Times bestselling author Guy Kawasaki--Apple Fellow and Chief Evangelist of Canva--for a special keynote event on February 23 at UC San Diego Park & Market in downtown San Diego.

From Wharton to Women’s Fashion: Designer Stuart Weitzman Inspires Rady Students

Events & Happenings

Men buy around one to two pairs of shoes a year. Women purchase around 13 pairs annually. This was the data point that inspired Stuart Weitzman to create a business centered around women's footwear. Weitzman recently share his story with students at the Rady School of Management.

Smarter Work Starts Here: Top Tips Save Time and Improve Efficiency in 2026

At Work

As we welcome the New Year, many of us set goals to work smarter, not harder. UC San Diego’s Operational Strategic Initiatives (OSI) offers tips and provides services designed to streamline processes and save time. 

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