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Presence of Liquid Water Most Probable Explanation for Data Collected by Mars Lander

Analysis led by Vashan Wright, a geophysicist at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, provides the best evidence to date that the planet still has liquid water in addition to that frozen at its poles.

Oyster Virus Detected in San Diego Bay Likely Worsened by Warmer Waters

New research led by scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography reveals how rising water temperatures influence a deadly herpes virus in juvenile Pacific oysters in San Diego Bay. While the ostreid herpesvirus (OsHV-1) does not pose a threat to humans, it is capable of causing mass mortality events among oysters, potentially hindering oyster aquaculture operations.

Largest Protein Yet Discovered Builds Algal Toxins

Scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography have discovered the largest protein yet identified in biology.

State-of-the-Art Brain Recordings Reveal How Neurons Resonate

Researchers at UC San Diego have shed new light on how the brain processes and synthesizes information. Findings help solve a longstanding mystery in neuroscience.

Summer Institute Brings Nanotechnology to California Classrooms

The Nanotechnology Summer Institute at the UC San Diego Qualcomm Institute guides middle and high school teachers through integrating nanotechnology into their science curricula.

Bridging the Gaps

“I don’t think only about specific diseases or disorders, but also about how new technologies can promote or undermine health or mental health,” says Cinnamon Bloss, who holds positions at the UC San Diego including tenured professor and associate dean in the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, associate director of the Institute for Empathy and Compassion, and Qualcomm Institute affiliate.

AI Software “EdgeRIC” Could Make Your Internet Experience Smoother, Faster

A new AI-based software platform from the lab of UC San Diego's Dinesh Bharadia aims to reduce lag and offer the public a more efficient, smooth experience online over the cellular network.

3D Models Provide Unprecedented Look at Corals’ Response to Bleaching Events

In a new study, marine biologists from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego and Arizona State University are providing a first-of-its-kind glimpse into coral “bleaching” responses to stress, using imaging technology to pinpoint coral survival rates following multiple bleaching events off the island of Maui.

10 Ways to Stay Active This Summer

From the endless opportunities for outdoor adventure found along San Diego County’s 70 miles of Pacific coastline to the wide variety of offerings brought to you by UC San Diego Recreation, there are so many options for getting your blood pumping both on and off campus during the summer months.

18 New Endowed Chairs Created at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering

The Jacobs School of Engineering at the University of California San Diego is proud to announce the creation of 18 new endowed chairs. These endowed chairs will empower a world-class cohort of faculty to explore new and innovative research directions.

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