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Effective Marine Protection Can More Than Triple Dive Tourism Revenue

March 3, 2026

A new study from researchers at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography links fish recovery from well-managed marine protected areas to increased revenue from scuba diving tourism.

Study Finds Natural Fungal Supplement Improves COVID-19 Vaccine Response

March 3, 2026

A UC San Diego study shows that taking a mushroom-derived supplement during COVID-19 vaccination was safe, eased short-term side effects, and supported longer-lasting immune responses, particularly for people receiving their first vaccine.

Studying Acute Mountain Sickness on the Trail and in the Lab

March 3, 2026

Oxygen is critical to life. When levels of oxygen change, it can have immediate and lasting impacts on a person’s health. New research shows how probiotics can potentially assist with maintaining oxygen levels at high altitude.

Fund for Science and Technology Awards $15 Million to Scripps Oceanography

March 3, 2026

Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego has received a $15 million grant from the Fund for Science and Technology. This support will expand observational capabilities into parts of the ocean where data has historically been sparse or nonexistent.

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

March 3, 2026

Twenty-five years ago, UC San Diego received its largest ever unrestricted gift. The impact of the Rik and Flo Endowed Fund has continued to grow over time.

What Happens If Truth Is Lost?

March 3, 2026

Questions about truth have perplexed philosophers for thousands of years, but many center on the properties of distinguishing fact from fiction. Professor of Philosophy Gila Sher takes it a step further by arguing truth is a crucial value that defines our humanity.

Rewriting Reentry: How One UC San Diego Student Is Building a Future with SaaS

March 2, 2026

UC San Diego student Pablo Asencio is transforming his incarceration and reentry experience into cloud‑based AI tools that address real‑world challenges in criminal justice and health for justice‑impacted communities.

Medical and Pharmacy Students Showcase Research with Real-World Impact

March 2, 2026

Each summer between the first and second years of medical school, students at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine are encouraged to participate in a research project driven by their specific interests or experiences.

San Diego Supercomputer Center Powers AI Model to Improve Prostate Cancer Care

February 27, 2026

Researchers and clinicians from six leading medical centers and academic institutions have collaborated to develop a new artificial intelligence model of the male urinary tract that could make prostate cancer radiation therapy more precise and help reduce side effects, such as urinary complications.

Why Tariff Uncertainty May Hurt More Than Tariffs

February 26, 2026

Q&A with School of Global Policy and Strategy economist on what uncertainty means for businesses, how volatility affects global credibility and what policy choices lie ahead.
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