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Scripps-Led Coastal Data Information Program Awarded $40 Million for Cooperative Research

November 12, 2024

A coastal research and monitoring program led by UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography has been awarded a five-year, $40 million award from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Support for the Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP) comes as the renowned program approaches its 50th anniversary of providing near real-time wave and sea-surface temperature observations, models, and forecasts.

Sleep is No Light Matter for Bees

November 12, 2024

Disrupted sleep cycles are a well known problem for human health and function, and now researchers have found similar impacts on insects. A new study has found that artificial light disrupts the circadian rhythms of honey bees and poses a threat to their essential role as pollinators.

Online E-Cigarette Retailers Fail to Comply with Sale Regulations

November 11, 2024

Online e-cigarette retailers are not consistently adhering to laws aimed at preventing the sale of vaping products to minors, including regulations on age verification, shipping methods and flavor restrictions, report researchers at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at University of California San Diego.

Exploring Identity, Belonging and Resilience with UC San Diego’s Common Read

November 11, 2024

UC San Diego welcomed author, university professor and cultural critic Roxane Gay to Epstein Family Amphitheater on Nov. 4, 2024, for an engaging conversation on identity, belonging and resilience.

Key Pathway Leading to Neurodegeneration in Early Stages of ALS Identified

November 8, 2024

Researchers at UC San Diego identify a key pathway leading to neurodegeneration in early stages of ALS, hinting at the potential for short-circuiting the progression of the fatal disease if diagnosed early.

Meet UC San Diego Delegates Attending the 2024 UN Climate Conference in Azerbaijan

November 7, 2024

Students, faculty and staff from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and School of Global Policy and Strategy are set to attend the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Recognizing the Veterans Who Inspire Us

November 7, 2024

This Veterans Day, Nov. 11, UC San Diego Today invites our campus community to honor and reflect on the service of the U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members in their lives.

Rady School Expertise Sheds Light on Military’s Economic Impact to San Diego Region

November 7, 2024

Increased defense spending in San Diego created nearly 20,000 new jobs in the region for the 2024 fiscal year, according to a new report from the UC San Diego Rady School of Management.

Unhoused People Are Highly Vulnerable to Wildfire Smoke

November 6, 2024

People experiencing homelessness are significantly more susceptible to the health impacts of wildfire smoke compared to those with homes, according to a new study from researchers at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

The Brains Behind Today’s AI Revolution

November 5, 2024

Professor Terry Sejnowski helped pioneer a foundation that set the stage for the current surge of AI advancements. In this interview he discusses the path of brain research that led to today’s AI revolution, how systems such as ChatGPT are evolving and the future of AI.
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