Electrical Pulses Reverse Aging in Sea Squirts
Health & BehaviorA study of sea squirts from researchers at UC San Diego and their collaborators reveals new possibilities for regenerative medicine.
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Study: Popular GLP-1 Drug May Slow Down Biological Aging
Health & BehaviorA study by UC San Diego researchers and their colleagues has found that semaglutide slows down the accumulation of biological aging markers in the DNA of adults with HIV, pointing to the potential of GLP‑1 receptor agonists to help prevent age‑related diseases.
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UC San Diego Team Pairs AI with Tiny Optical Device to Correct Distorted Light for Sharper Imaging
Technology & Engineering“We used a combination of fundamental physics, nanofabrication and machine learning to make hidden distortions easier to detect and correct,” says Abdoulaye Ndao of UC San Diego's Jacobs School of Engineering and Qualcomm Institute.
US Overdose Deaths Dropped in 2024 Amid Uneven Progress, Study Finds
Health & BehaviorU.S. overdose death rates declined between 2023 and 2024, marking the first recorded drop in all four waves of the nation’s overdose crisis. However, overdose deaths involving stimulants without fentanyl, and xylazine-related deaths, continue to rise and racial disparities remain severe.
A key chapter in AI began here
Technology & EngineeringEight years ago this month, my former colleague, friend and predecessor as Dean of Social Sciences, Jeff Elman passed away. He left behind a tremendous legacy not only as dean but also as a founding member of the first Cognitive Science Department in the world.
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Popular weight-loss diet shows surprising impact on serious mental health condition
Fox News, June 4
Opinion: What’s the problem with e-cigarettes? Answering your questions
The Washington Post, June 4
Opinion: San Diego should know better. Don’t close public bathrooms
The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 3
White House plans to vet public grants for ‘American values’ spark broad alarm
The Guardian, June 3
Scientists lose critical climate record as ocean observatory will go dark under Trump funding cuts
Associated Press, June 2
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10 Speakers, 10 Weeks, Countless Career Lessons from Fellow Tritons
Business & EconomicsStudents often hear about the importance of networking for career success — but what does that actually look like? A new course launched by the Department of Economics in the School of Social Sciences gives students the chance to connect with accomplished professionals directly in the classroom.
Philosopher Nancy Cartwright Receives the Frontiers of Knowledge Award
Awards & AccoladesNancy Cartwright, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the University of California San Diego, has been named the 2026 Frontiers of Knowledge Awardee in Humanities for her leading contributions to the philosophy of science and her influential work on evidence-based policy.
2026 Triton Giving Day Breaks Records, Raising $1.1 Million
Campus NewsThis year’s Triton Giving Day, UC San Diego’s annual 24-hour online fundraising effort, inspired extraordinary support from the UC San Diego community, raising more than $1.1 million, a 65% increase over last year. A total of 4,055 gifts were made to 232 different funds and areas of campus, helping
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Could Hantavirus Spread Like COVID-19?
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An Asteroid Doesn’t Have to Hit Earth to Cause Catastrophe
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