UC San Diego Ranks No. 1 for Surfing
Campus NewsSurfer Magazine has named UC San Diego the top school in the country for surfing, but proximity to the shore is just one of the ways that students, staff and faculty enjoy surfing.
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Bee Dancing is Better with the Right Audience
RESEARCHDance like nobody’s watching? Not quite, at least not for honey bees. A new study finds that bees performing the “waggle dance,” a form of food source communication, are not simply broadcasting a predetermined message. Rather, the precision of the performer’s directions depends on the audience.
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A New Way to Eavesdrop on Ocean Temperature in the Arctic
Science & EnvironmentNew research led by scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography finds that the travel time of underwater sounds traveling across the Arctic Ocean can be used to precisely measure ocean temperature under the region’s sea ice.
New Satellite’s Observations Close Blind Spot in Tsunami Science
Science & EnvironmentAn international research team of scientists from UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography and San Diego State University has used the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite to capture wave patterns near the magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck Russia's coast in 2025.
‘Rag Dolls’ Brings a Tender Story of Love and Resilience to the Global Stage
The Arts“Rag Dolls,” a short film by Visual Arts Professor Amy Adler, offers a tender portrait of love and resilience. Set in Puebla, Mexico, it follows Rosalinda Garcia Bonilla and Diana Ivón Villafán Pérez as they navigate disability, poverty and discrimination with quiet strength.
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Scientists made a breakthrough in the study of whale sounds. Here’s a look at the numbers
The Washington Post, March 16
UC San Diego women will travel to TCU for NCAA Tournament
The San Diego Union-Tribune, March 15
The exodus of California’s tech billionaires from the Golden State to Florida’s Gold Coast
Los Angeles Times, March 11
How war in Iran could remake the global energy landscape
The New York Times, March 11
The surprising way breast cancer screenings could reveal heart disease
The Washington Post, March 9
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Dance Party Turns Up the Volume on Climate Action
Events & HappeningsAt a time when climate conversations can feel overwhelming, a new celebration is flipping the script with music, movement and momentum!
Nobel Laureate and UC San Diego Alumnus Fred Ramsdell ’83 to Address Class of 2026
Campus NewsNobel laureate and UC San Diego alumnus Fred Ramsdell ’83 will serve as the keynote speaker at our 2026 All Campus Commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 13.
“To Budget is to Choose”: Lawrence Furnstahl Takes the Financial Helm
ProfilesNavigating the uncertain waters of state and federal budgets while leading the financial administration of a large university takes a strong and steady leader. The new Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, Lawrence Furnstahl, is that leader for UC San Diego.
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“Until recently, wildfire smoke was considered rare for the general population, but in California wildfire smoke is now a chronic problem.”
“If millions of people can unite in the shared joy of dancing to the same beat, that alone speaks volumes about the cultural significance of this moment. ”
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How Bad Bunny Became a Global Cultural Force
“LLMs learned about the world through processes unlike human learning, and we lack a detailed account of how their abilities emerged. This gap in understanding grows more important as the systems grow more capable.”
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Is Artificial General Intelligence Here?
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