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UC San Diego Accepts Invitation to Join West Coast Conference

UC San Diego Athletics has accepted a formal invitation to join the West Coast Conference (WCC) beginning July 1, 2027.

Delta-8 THC Use Highest Where Marijuana Is Illegal, Study Finds

Researchers from UC San Diego have found that delta-8 THC, a psychoactive compound often sold as a legal alternative to marijuana, is most commonly used in states where marijuana remains illegal and delta-8 THC sales are unregulated

Ocean Warming Projected to Stall Expected Mangrove Recovery

Increasing ocean temperatures will erase mangrove restoration gains, according to new research. Scripps Oceanography scientists and colleagues project that by 2100 the world would lose out on 150,000 hectares (370,000 acres) of mangroves and associated ecosystem services worth $28 billion annually.

Researchers Decipher Gene’s Critical Function That Prevents Disease

Researchers have unraveled key functions of TRIM37, a gene that when inactivated leads to a rare disorder known as Mulibrey nanism, which results in growth delays and abnormalities in several organs. TRIM37, they found, is critical in preventing processes tied to abnormal cell division.

Gen Z Is the ‘Most Investment-Savvy Generation,’ What?!

Doom spending, quiet quitting, soft saving – these trendy terms attempt to describe how Generation Z approaches work and money. But how accurate are they? Sociology graduate student Zosia Cooper dispels some myths.

Are Men More Selfish Sponsors? Gender Differences in Workplace Advocacy Explained

In many competitive industries, sponsorship is often seen as a key driver of career advancement. A new study from UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management reveals that men and women take distinctly different approaches to workplace sponsorship.

UC San Diego Climbs to No. 20 in Nation, Holds No. 3 Public in Forbes 2026 College List

UC San Diego rose to No. 20 in Forbes' annual America's Top Colleges list, upholding its No. 3 spot among public universities for the fifth consecutive year.

Hundreds of Mountain Yellow-legged Frogs Leap Back Into the Wild

More than 350 Mountain Yellow-legged Frogs have been reintroduced into the wild in Southern California’s San Bernardino Mountains, marking one of the largest releases to date and a significant step in efforts to save this endangered species.

Tijuana River’s Toxic Water Pollutes the Air

Newly published research reveals that the polluted Tijuana River releases large quantities of the toxic gas hydrogen sulfide — commonly known as “sewer gas” because of its association with sewage and rotten egg smell.

Extreme Experiments on Perovskite May Offer Insight Into Earth’s Interior and Deep Earthquakes

Materials scientists have performed powerful laser shock experiments on a perovskite mineral to better understand the geophysical processes in Earth's deep interior and the mechanisms behind earthquakes deep within the planet.

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