March 24, 2026
March 24, 2026 —
Experts believe this is the first documented case of this species raised from hatchlings to fully settled juveniles in aquarium care.
March 24, 2026
March 24, 2026 —
New research led by scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography is shining a spotlight on one of the ocean’s most overlooked habitats: seagrass.
March 23, 2026
March 23, 2026 —
Dance 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.
March 19, 2026
March 19, 2026 —
Scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography have identified and described two of the otherworldly species highlighted in the latest “Top 10 New Marine Species” list from the World Register of Marine Species.
March 19, 2026
March 19, 2026 —
Need something new to stream? UC San Diego Today compiled a list of films and series — from inspiring true stories to pop culture favorites — that highlight women's voices, leadership and influence during Women's History Month.
March 19, 2026
March 19, 2026 —
Celebrating 25 years, Sally Ride Science at UC San Diego inspires students, educators, and families with hands-on STEAM programs that spark curiosity and confidence.
March 19, 2026
March 19, 2026 —
When generative AI began writing code with uncanny fluency, it sparked a question: If a chatbot can build software, do people still need to learn to code? Professor of Cognitive Science Philip Guo says absolutely. Understanding code is now more important than ever because AI can get it wrong.
March 18, 2026
March 18, 2026 —
A team of researchers co-led by UC San Diego engineers has demonstrated a new way to remotely control how a material behaves — using sound. The findings could lead to the development of protective gear, robotic muscles or medical implants that adjust their stiffness on demand.
March 18, 2026
March 18, 2026 —
Base editing is still a new technology. Alexis Komor is working to improve its efficiency, while lowering unwanted bystander edits. This occurs when a base editor not only edits the desired nucleobase, but edits surrounding bases as well. Komor’s lab has developed a way to minimize bystander edits.
March 17, 2026
March 17, 2026 —
Why does studying animal communication matter — and what might it teach us about building better AI? Federico Rossano, associate professor of cognitive science is pursuing those questions with groundbreaking work to understand animal intelligence.
