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Butterfly Wings Inspire New Imaging Technique for Cancer Diagnosis

February 20, 2025

Using the microscopic structures found on the wings of the Morpho butterfly, researchers have developed a simple and inexpensive way to analyze cancer biopsy samples that could make cancer diagnosis faster, more accurate and more accessible worldwide.

UC San Diego Alumnus Leverages Technology to Bring Educational Resources to Those Who Need It Most

February 19, 2025

The nonprofit Learning Equality, co-directed by Jamie Alexandre '14 (Ph.D.), has reached millions using innovative technology, including AI.

A New Way to Observe Electrons in Motion

February 19, 2025

Electrons are incredibly fast. Because of their ultrafast motions, directly observing their behavior has been challenging. Now researchers from UC San Diego’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have suggested a new method to make visualizing electron motion a reality.

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.
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