The Rising Tide: Triton Legacy Collection Arrives
November 6, 2025
The Triton Legacy Collection, a limited-edition line of clothing, accessories and merchandise, hits the UC San Diego Bookstore on Thursday, Nov. 6.
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New Technology Infrastructure Streamlines AI-Powered Coral Research
November 5, 2025
A new in-kind gift from Dell Technologies is enabling a team of coral reef researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego to increase the environmental sustainability of their AI-powered research.
Open Philanthropy Awards Grant for Genetic Technology Designed to Stop Malaria
November 4, 2025
The grantmaking organization Open Philanthropy has awarded funding for a UC San Diego technology designed to stop the spread of malaria. The $500,000 grant will support the development of a new gene-editing system that blocks mosquitoes from spreading parasites that cause malaria.
SDSC-housed Protein Data Bank Brings Molecules Up to Size
November 4, 2025
Molecules — the unseen architects that form everything from the DNA in your cells to the planets in distant galaxies, crafting the very fabric of reality while remaining too small for the human eye to glimpse. But thanks to the Protein Data Bank we can now “see” these hidden wonders.
$12M Grant to Advance Health for People Who Use Drugs in New England
November 4, 2025
A five-year collaborative study, funded by a $12 million NIH grant, aims to improve public health by identifying barriers and improving care for people affected by drug use, tackling HIV, hepatitis C and overdose through evaluation of prevention programs in New England.
What’s Ahead for UC San Diego Basketball, Reigning Big West Champs
November 4, 2025
Hot off the record-breaking basketball successes of last season and with Homecoming this weekend, Nov. 7-9, we have a sneak peek at what’s next for DI sports at UC San Diego — especially basketball.
Can China Lead on Climate? UC San Diego Professor Explains
November 3, 2025
China has just unveiled a new set of climate targets that will shape the pace of global decarbonization for years to come. To help make sense of what’s at stake, UC San Diego’s Michael Davidson explains what these new goals mean.
New Study Reveals Source of Rain is Major Factor Behind Drought Risks for Farmers
November 3, 2025
A new University of California San Diego study uncovers a hidden driver of global crop vulnerability: the origin of rainfall itself. Published in Nature Sustainability, the research traces atmospheric moisture back to its source.
How Can Computer Science Educators Teach Students to Calibrate Trust in GenAI Programming Tools
November 3, 2025
How much do undergraduate computer science students trust chatbots powered by large language models like GitHub CoPilot and ChatGPT? And how should computer science educators modify their teaching based on these levels of trust?
Scientists Produce Powerhouse Pigment Behind Octopus Camouflage
November 3, 2025
Scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography have described a new way to produce large amounts of xanthommatin, a natural pigment used in animal camouflage, in a bacterium for the first time. This breakthrough unlocks a promising pathway for designing nature-inspired materials.
