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Scientists Get a Step Closer to Predicting the Size of Future Earthquakes

February 18, 2025

The size of very large earthquakes might be easier to predict than smaller quakes. A Scripps-led team found that a new model did a good job explaining the amount of slip due to the 2023 Turkey earthquakes. The model also predicts some quakes might have the potential to be bigger than thought.

Two UC San Diego Scientists Awarded Prestigious Sloan Research Fellowships

February 18, 2025

UC San Diego faculty members Vashan Wright and Xiaolong Wang have been selected to receive 2025 Sloan Research Fellowships, a prestigious award from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

New Microactuator Driving System Could Give Microdrones a Jump-start

February 18, 2025

An innovative circuit design could enable miniature devices, such as microdrones and other microrobotics, to be powered for longer periods of time while staying lightweight and compact.

Meet the 2025 Illustrious Alumni Honorees

February 18, 2025

Ten Tritons of exceptional distinction will be recognized with the Illustrious Alumni Award. Meet the extraordinary alumni whose significant achievements reflect the pride and excellence of the Triton community.

Study Reveals Surge in Gambling Addiction Following Legalization of Sports Betting

February 17, 2025

The research provides the most comprehensive look yet at how the rapid expansion of sports betting venues — particularly online — is impacting betting and driving record increases in gambling addiction across the U.S.

Atmospheric Rivers Explain Atypical El Niño and La Niña Years

February 13, 2025

New research from scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography finds that atmospheric rivers explain the majority of atypical El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) years, such as 2023.

Prebys Foundation Supports Vision for Downtown Arts with $5M to UC San Diego for The Depot

February 13, 2025

Prebys Foundation has awarded $5 million to support The Depot, the University of California San Diego’s new multidisciplinary arts incubator and cultural hub in Downtown San Diego.

From Study Buddies to Soulmates: 12 Stories of Love and Friendship that Began at UC San Diego

February 13, 2025

This Valentine’s Day, we're celebrating the unexpected ways Tritons find their soulmates. Whether it started with a welcome week dance, a shared love of rocketry or a chance encounter on Library Walk, these stories prove that some of life’s best connections begin right here on campus.

UC San Diego Biologist and Collaborators Receive $1 Million Keck Award

February 13, 2025

A multi-institutional research team that includes UC San Diego biologist Kim Cooper has been awarded a $1 million grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation to study the role of inflammation in animals, which has implications for health and skeletal development in humans.

‘Marine Prosperity Areas’ Represent a New Hope in Conservation

February 13, 2025

Researchers have introduced a new framework for marine conservation, dubbed 'Marine Prosperity Areas.' This science-informed effort goes beyond protecting marine life—it uses targeted financial investments to prioritize human well-being, uplift communities, and create a sustainable blue economy.
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