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A Temporary Melting Liquid Could Help Build Better Perovskite Solar Cells and LEDs

Researchers developed a new way to make perovskite solar cells — a promising next-generation solar technology — more efficient and durable. Their crystallization technique produced more uniform perovskites with fewer defects, which boosted the performance of lab-made solar cells and LEDs.

UC San Diego-Incubated Startup Awarded Up to $3.9M to Advance Personalized Care for Critically Ill

InflammaSense’s wearable VITALx-patch sensor will monitor patients’ immune responses in real time as part of a federal initiative.

The Story Behind the Butterfly’s Enhanced Visual World of Color

UC San Diego biologists have unraveled the genetic adaptation that gave butterflies the ability to see rich, vivid color in their environment. The genetic change produces an additional photoreceptor that expands color vision for locating nectar and other butterflies.

Have You Had Your Lp(a) Levels Checked?

With a new grant from Eli Lilly, researchers are working to increase the number of patients who receive for Lp(a) testing, which can indicate risk for heart disease before symptoms emerge.

Healthy Reef Sounds Can Boost Coral and Fish Recovery Efforts

Two new studies led by UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography reveal how underwater acoustic enrichment — the playback of sounds from healthy reefs — can help spur the recovery of degraded coral reefs and their fish communities.

5 Homecoming Events You Won’t Want to Miss

Homecoming returns Nov. 5-8 with a campus block party, Triton basketball and the grand opening of the Triton Alumni and Welcome Center. Check out five events you won’t want to miss and make plans to join the celebration.

From Solutions to the Super El Niño: UC San Diego at Climate Week New York

UC San Diego brings interdisciplinary expertise to Climate Week New York, which coincides with the United Nations General Assembly meeting, and has grown into one of the leading global events on climate change, drawing 100,000 attendees, thought leaders,investors and brands

UC San Diego Keeps No. 1 Spot for Best Public College for Research in Washington Monthly Ranking

UC San Diego has retained its title as the No. 1 public research university in the nation, according to Washington Monthly's 2026 College Guide and Rankings “America’s Best Colleges for Research.” It also retained its No. 6 ranking among all research universities in the U.S.

Setting Sights on Better Vision: How Jacobs Retina Center Connects Discovery and Care

Jacobs Retina Center at UC San Diego unites clinicians, engineers and scientists to turn retinal discoveries into treatments, advancing vision care through AI, genetics and translational research.

Learn Today, Build Tomorrow

UC San Diego launched TritonAI Discovery, a new 15-part video series, that offers short, accessible videos that help participants understand AI concepts, explore resources and engage with AI tools.

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