The Future of AI in K-12 Education
July 8, 2025
“AI could potentially change education drastically,” says UC San Diego education scholar Amy Eguchi – who is both excited and concerned about the prospect.
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Voracious Honey Bees Threaten the Food Supply of Native Pollinators
July 7, 2025
A study led by UC San Diego biologists is calling attention to the availability of food for bees in the Southwestern U.S. Non-native honey bees, the study found, extract an overwhelming majority of pollen from regional flowers, posing a significant ecological threat to native bee species.
Survey: A Third of Californians Use Cannabis, But Many Don’t Know the Risks
July 7, 2025
A new landmark survey of more than 5,000 Californians found that while over a third of Californians use cannabis and the majority use it for symptom relief, most do not consult with their doctor for advice on cannabis use or its impacts.
Making Magic with Material Science and Mentorship
July 7, 2025
Meet Riley Need, a research specialist at UC San Diego’s Qualcomm Institute, whose work bridges materials science, quantum computing and large-scale research collaboration. From superconductors to grant strategy, Need's journey reflects a passion for science, education and innovation.
$5M in State Funding to Support UC San Diego Bachelor of Science Program in South County
July 3, 2025
Assemblymember David Alvarez (D-San Diego) announced today that he secured $5 million in state funding to the University of California San Diego to provide a collaborative public health degree with Southwestern College.
UC San Diego Once Again Ranked No. 6 on The Princeton Review’s Best Value Public Colleges List
July 3, 2025
The University of California San Diego upheld its No. 6 spot among the nation’s best public colleges for students seeking an excellent education and solid career preparation at an affordable cost, according to The Princeton Review’s Best Value Colleges for 2025 ranking.
Diver-Operated Microscope Brings Hidden Coral Biology into Focus
July 3, 2025
The intricate, hidden processes that sustain coral life are being revealed through a new microscope developed by scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The NSF-funded microscope will help scientists uncover precisely why corals bleach, informing remediation efforts.
How Do We Reach Decisions? Researchers Pioneer AI Method to Uncover Cognitive Strategies
July 2, 2025
How do humans and animals make decisions? Researchers deployed AI in innovative ways to understand this process. By using tiny artificial neural networks, the researchers’ work illuminates in detail what drives an individual’s actual choices — regardless of whether those choices are optimal or not.
Air Pollution May Contribute to Development of Lung Cancer in Never-smokers, New Study Finds
July 2, 2025
A new study reveals that air pollution, traditional herbal medicines and other environmental exposures are linked to genetic mutations that may contribute to the development of lung cancer in people with no or hardly any history of smoking.
In Memoriam: Robert C. Dynes
July 1, 2025
Robert C. Dynes, University of California President Emeritus and former Chancellor of the University of California San Diego, died on June 30, 2025. He was 82.
