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“A Major Conceptual Advance” on El Niño

May 23, 2025

The east-west shift of a warm blob of water in the equatorial Pacific Ocean has been the main characteristic of El Niño, but 2023 flipped the script, says a team of researchers led by Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego.

Science, Technology and Mexican Mother’s Day Unite in Festive Imperial Valley STEM Day

May 23, 2025

An event organized by UC San Diego in the Imperial Valley drew more than 300 people to learn about STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), while celebrating Día de las Madres.

UC San Diego Packs a Punch of AI Research Power with a Gift from NVIDIA

May 23, 2025

The Hao AI Lab received a generous gift from NVIDIA — a DGX B200 — the tech giant’s latest flagship system for AI computing — in recognition of the lab's lead researcher, Hao Zhang, and his team’s ML and systems research.

10-story Steel-framed Building to be Put to the Test on UC San Diego Earthquake Simulator

May 23, 2025

A 10-story cold-formed steel-framed building will soon be put to the test on an earthquake simulator at the University of California San Diego to see how well it can withstand earthquakes.

“Digital Tumors” for Precision Oncology: UC San Diego Receives Award from ARPA-H

May 22, 2025

As part of ARPA-H's landmark ADAPT initiative, UC San Diego researchers will develop cutting-edge tools for precision oncology that act as "digital tumors," predicting treatment response and responding to changes in disease course.

Brain Drain? More like Brain Gain: How High-Skilled Emigration Boosts Global Prosperity

May 22, 2025

As the national debate intensifies around immigration, a new study from the University of California School of Global Policy and Strategy is challenging conventional wisdom about “brain drain”—the idea that when skilled workers emigrate from developing countries, their home economies suffer.

Survey Shows Educational Impact of Antarctic Citizen Science Program Among Travelers

May 22, 2025

In a new study evaluating the impact of the FjordPhyto citizen science program, survey data showed that travelers visiting Antarctica expressed an appreciation for learning about ecosystems and climate change while feeling enriched by citizen science engagement.

Students with Dependents Navigate College and Caregiving

May 22, 2025

Students with dependents—a class of students who identify as expecting or current parents, caregivers or guardians—face a host of unique challenges as they juggle responsibilities and the rigor of a UC San Diego education. Three scholars provide insight into the student-parent experience.

Ask a Psychologist: Why Do We Fall for Fake News?

May 22, 2025

Nadia Brashier of Psychology shares why we come to believe things that are untrue and tips for spotting misinformation.

Kelp Cutting Marks New Chapter: Birch Aquarium Unveils Adam R. Scripps Living Seas Gallery

May 21, 2025

With a ceremonial “kelp cutting,” Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego officially unveiled its newest exhibition — now named Adam R. Scripps Living Seas Gallery — in recognition of a generous gift from The Adam R. Scripps Foundation.
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