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Photographing ‘All the Sharks’ Leads to Victory

When “All the Sharks” premiered on Netflix this summer, Brendan Talwar, a postdoctoral scholar at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, emerged as a local fan favorite.

5 Can’t-Miss Campus Food Spots Serving All Summer

On campus this summer? You’re in luck. UC San Diego has plenty of delicious options calling your name—whether you’re heading to class, dashing between meetings or just soaking up the sun.

Simple Algorithm Paired with Standard Imaging Tool Could Predict Failure in Lithium Metal Batteries

A simple yet powerful method to characterize how lithium deposits in lithium metal batteries could lead to the development of safer, longer-lasting and more energy dense batteries for electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage.

New Therapy Outperforms Standard Treatment in Reducing Binge Eating Among Veterans

Researchers from UC San Diego found that a novel treatment called regulation of cues combined with behavioral weight loss (ROC+BWL) was more effective than standard cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in reducing binge eating among Veterans with overweight or obesity.

New AI Tool Learns to Read Medical Images With Far Less Data

A new AI tool could make it much easier — and cheaper — for doctors and researchers to train medical imaging software, even when only a small number of patient scans are available. It could lead to faster, more affordable diagnostic tools, especially in hospitals and clinics with limited resources.

Gossip Can Be Good For You?

Eshin Jolly, assistant professor of psychology, explores how gossiping can be a valuable tool for social connection.

Weathering Change: Fewer Cold Fatalities, More Heat Emergencies in California

Rising temperatures in California are causing fewer cold-related deaths, outweighing heat-related deaths. However, hotter temperatures significantly increases emergency department visits – a previously overlooked consequence of climate change that could place greater burden on the healthcare system.