News Archive - Alumni

Scientists Observe Superconductivity in Meteorites

Scientists at UC San Diego and Brookhaven Laboratory in New York investigated a diverse population of meteorites. Among the 15 pieces of comets and asteroids studied, they found two with superconductive grains.

UC San Diego Partners with 5 Leading Diagnostics Manufacturers to Boost COVID-19 Testing

Partnering with five diagnostics manufacturers, UC San Diego is significantly ramping up testing for COVID-19, projecting capacity to complete up to 1,500 tests daily within two to three weeks.

California’s Strict Air Quality Regulations Help Farmers Prosper

Farmers in California’s Central Valley may be not known for their love of government regulations, but those same growers have seen a boost in the productivity of their high-value crops – and greater earnings – as a result of the Golden State’s strict air pollution controls.

Supercomputers Unlock Reproductive Mysteries of Viruses and Life

Scientists, including UC San Diego researchers, recently relied on supercomputer simulations to better understand the reproductive mysteries of viruses and DNA.

How Gene Therapy May Hold Key to Treating Life-Threatening Cardiac Disease

New study finds gene therapy improved cardiac, muscle and liver function in Danon disease mouse models.

UC San Diego’s Doctoral Programs Lauded by U.S. News and World Report

U.S. News & World Report today released its 2021 guidebook that ranks the nation’s top graduate programs and professional schools, giving praise to the University of California San Diego’s innovative programs, including the campus’ Jacobs School of Engineering and School of Medicine.

Aversion to Risk by R&D Managers May Hurt U.S. Economic Prospects

Research and Development (R&D) has long been key in the U.S.’s economic prospects and according to new research from the University of California San Diego, the country’s ability to maintain its competitive edge in this area largely depends on managers in R&D being less averse to risk.