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UC San Diego to Test Innovative Power Technology for AI Data Centers

The San Diego Supercomputer Center will serve as the testing ground for a new $8.48 million project that could transform how AI data centers receive and manage electricity while helping prevent them from overwhelming California's power grid.

UC San Diego Study Finds Changes to California’s Landscapes May Influence Valley Fever Risk

UC San Diego study links higher Valley fever rates to some natural landscapes and agricultural land uses, raising concerns as drought and water regulations lead to more farmland being left uncultivated across the state.

Researchers Use AI to Decode Key DNA Sequence in Gene Activation

Scientists have revealed the DNA identity of the “initiator,” a crucial sequence that kickstarts gene activation. AI analysis of a half million data points deciphered the initiator’s identity. Researchers can use the new information to scan for mutations that may lead to diseases such as cancer.

UC San Diego Receives Department of Energy Genesis Mission Award to Fund New Scientific AI Tools

University of California San Diego researchers will lead one of the Department of Energy’s new Genesis Mission projects focused on accelerating fundamental physics and quantum computing by deploying intelligent AI agents.

This Thin Device Can Store Energy, Strengthen Structures and Be Recycled

Engineers developed a new type of supercapacitor that can do more than store electricity — it can also provide structural support and be quickly disassembled into reusable parts. It could offer a more sustainable approach to energy storage for lightweight electric vehicles.