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Scientists uncover centuries of climate chaos — and human resilience

May 18, 2026

The climate of the ancient Eastern Mediterranean was far more turbulent than previously thought — and a new study suggests that people adapted anyway.

A Faster, Smarter Ground Station for Crowded Skies

May 13, 2026

UC San Diego engineers have designed a new kind of satellite ground station that replaces bulky dishes with coordinated small antenna panels.

UC San Diego Team Launches Free ‘Digital Twin’ for End-to-End Testing of Applications over Wireless

May 11, 2026

UC San Diego engineers created a free, open-source “digital twin” that simulates real-world wireless networks, giving researchers and startups a faster, more accessible way to test next-generation technologies.

How a Convening at UC San Diego Could Help Shape California’s Quantum Future

May 6, 2026

As quantum technology reaches a pivotal moment, UC San Diego Qualcomm Institute is bringing leaders together to help shape what comes next — for San Diego, California and the field.

The Engineer Who Taught Cells to Behave

April 27, 2026

Bernhard Palsson builds computer models that help scientists make biology easier to predict — and easier to engineer. His work has influenced everything from microbe-made chemicals to cells used to produce therapeutic proteins and efforts to tackle antibiotic resistance.

Abdoulaye Ndao’s Quest to Control Light

April 6, 2026

From fundamental physics to practical devices, Abdoulaye Ndao is advancing new tools for imaging, sensing, data storage and memory.

Data, Fire and the Fight to Keep California Insurable

March 11, 2026

Experts gather at the UC San Diego Qualcomm Institute to confront wildfire risk and the future of insurance.

Using the Vagus Nerve to Treat Disease: Review Maps Today’s Science, Points to Tomorrow’s Therapies

March 5, 2026

“We provide a larger platform so that others can start to make broader connections to see patterns and gaps across fields that usually don’t talk to each other," says Professor Imanuel Lerman.

Tech Firm Reconnects with Its UC San Diego Roots in AI Collaboration for Workforce Development

February 23, 2026

A new UC San Diego Qualcomm Institute initiative to test AI-enabled simulations for professional development is bringing one of the institute’s earliest startup incubator residents back — this time as a collaborator.

Researchers Show Visual Training Dramatically Improves Cognitive Function After Concussion

December 16, 2025

A study shows a new approach restores attention, memory and reading skills more effectively than standard therapies.
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