January 31, 2013
January 31, 2013 —
Two unusual space rocks that survived their fiery falls through Earth’s atmosphere have ended up in the Urey Hall chemistry laboratory of Mark Thiemens, whose group identified one as a new class of Martian meteorite that likely originated from the Red Planet’s crust.
January 31, 2013
January 31, 2013 —
Ask any science major to name the toughest class they’ve had to complete in order to get into medical school or finish their undergraduate degree and, more than likely, the answer will be introductory organic chemistry.
January 29, 2013
January 29, 2013 —
After retiring from a 20-year career as a physician with the U.S. Air Force, John Meyers settled in San Diego and began his own private medical practice. He was drawn to San Diego in part because of the new School of Medicine that was taking shape at the University of California, San Diego. In 1967, he joined the volunteer academic staff and began teaching. That marked the beginning of his lifelong commitment to the university. Today, Meyers’ volunteerism includes leading the monthly architectural campus tours for the UC San Diego Visitors Tour Program.
January 28, 2013
January 28, 2013 —
What exactly is stereoscopic three-dimensional (S3D) cinematography? How does it differ from other 3D filmmaking techniques? Is S3D here to stay for future theatrical experiences—or will it fall by the wayside like such forgotten technologies as Nintendo’s 1995 Virtual Boy gaming console or the Sensorama – the earliest virtual-reality “Experience Theater” patented in the 1960s?
January 27, 2013
January 27, 2013 —
The heat generated by everyday activities in metropolitan areas has a significant enough warming effect to influence the character of the jet stream and other major atmospheric systems during winter months, according to a trio of climate researchers.
January 24, 2013
January 24, 2013 —
The University of California, San Diego is hosting its first-ever conference designed specifically for undergraduate students interested in medical or pharmacy school. Titled “Medical Education for Diverse Students,” or MEDS, the all-day conference will include keynote speakers and workshops on various components of the application process, as well as behind-the-scenes, hands-on experiences at the UC San Diego School of Medicine and Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
January 24, 2013
January 24, 2013 —
A prospective study led by researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine has found that low serum vitamin D levels in the months preceding diagnosis may predict a high risk of premenopausal breast cancer.
January 24, 2013
January 24, 2013 —
“Liar, liar, pants on fire!” Name-calling is not nice. And resorting to schoolyard taunts is surely not the way to make the world a better place. But a little bit of ego sting may not be such a bad thing.
January 24, 2013
January 24, 2013 —
UC San Diego has created a new type of position to complement its existing series of academic appointments: The Professor of Practice.
January 24, 2013
January 24, 2013 —
It’s that time of year again: flu season. The epidemic this year is widespread, afflicting millions in every state across the country. This year’s flu strain has been reported as particularly virulent, but there are essential steps that the UC San Diego community is encouraged to take to prevent contracting and spreading the flu.
