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UC San Diego Study Links Flavored Tobacco Bans to Lower Youth Vaping in California

Adoption of flavored tobacco bans appears to reduce youth e-cigarette use, highlighting potential benefits of broader policy implementation.

Should People over 75 Continue Colonoscopies?

UC San Diego researchers report that adults 75+ with a history of precancerous polyps are more likely to die from other health issues than colorectal cancer, indicating surveillance colonoscopies may be safely de‑emphasized for some seniors.

Why We Still Lack a Global Fitness Plan and How to Fix It

Physical activity is a powerful tool to keep people healthy and yet it remains a policy orphan. Public health expert Michael Pratt and his co-authors suggest a new model that makes physical activity a societal priority.

Funding Fundamentals:  6 Dos and Don’ts from a UC San Diego Grant Writer

Grant writer Molly Wofford shares practical tips for stronger grant proposals, from using AI wisely to aligning with agency priorities and avoiding common mistakes.

2026 Wagner New Play Festival Debuts Three Original Graduate Student Productions

The Wagner New Play Festival at UC San Diego showcases original works developed by theatre and dance graduate students, brought to life through dynamic collaborations with artists across directing, acting, design, stage management and dramaturgy.

New Chip Design Could Boost Efficiency of Power Management in Data Centers

Engineers have developed a new chip design that could make data centers more energy efficient by improving a critical task in electronics: converting high voltages into lower levels for use in processors.

Why is the Artemis II Mission Landing off the Coast of San Diego?

We asked Aaron Rosengren, a faculty member in the UC San Diego Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and an expert on spacecraft orbits between Earth and its moon, to explain why San Diego was chosen as the end point of the Artemis II mission.

Take 10 with a Triton: Maribel Gomez on Showing Students Dignity and Support

With UC San Diego’s Out and Proud Series on the horizon, the director of UC San Diego’s LGBT Resource Center, Maribel Gomez, shares how she has fostered a culture of community, respect and care over her 13-year career.

What Does It Mean To Learn With AI?

What happens when AI becomes part of how we learn? On campus, students and faculty are exploring new approaches — engaging with these tools and the ideas behind them.

An Asteroid Doesn’t Have to Hit Earth to Cause Catastrophe

A less-known threat can dramatic consequences for human civilization: a collision between a large asteroid and the moon. The debris from such a collision would damage satellites that underpin the infrastructure for everything from telecommunications, to defense, to navigation here on Earth.

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