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New Gel Could Boost Coral Reef Restoration

Researchers at UC San Diego have developed a gel using nano-particles that slowly release some of coral larvae’s favorite “smells.” When applied to surfaces in lab experiments it increased coral larvae settlement by up to 20 times compared to untreated surfaces.

7 UC San Diego Discoveries That Changed the World

It starts with a spark of curiosity. At UC San Diego, seeking answers to challenging questions has led to discoveries that transformed medicine and public safety and opened new frontiers in science. These seven breakthroughs continue to improve lives and shape decisions around the world.

Engineered Bacterium Could Shield People from Mercury Toxicity

Researchers from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and UCLA announced the creation of an engineered bacterium that has the ability to convert the toxic form of mercury present in seafood — methylmercury — into less toxic forms that are more easily removed from the human body.

Report Details the Widespread Impacts of Dust on California

Researchers from several University of California campuses have collaborated to create a report on dust in California, which comes at a time of great need for the public to understand the issue. "We want to get our legislators to take the increase in dust pollution more seriously," said one.

Growing Our Way out of a Climate Crisis

A new UC San Diego study compares a promising agricultural solution to other proposed methods of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) as a way of showing what needs to happen to address the climate crisis on a global scale.

At UC San Diego, NOAA Collaboration Provides Backbone for Global Environmental Intelligence

Learn more about how NOAA support is critical for providing environmental intelligence necessary to keep the public safe, fisheries healthy, and Americans at large better prepared for extreme weather impacts to society.

6 Ways UC San Diego Research is Future-Proofing the Planet

Our planet is under growing pressure—whether it’s the safety of the food we eat, the quality of the air we breathe or the stability of the systems we rely on—and UC San Diego researchers are stepping up with science-driven solutions.

New Guide Seeks to Advance DNA Library of Marine Species

Scientists have created a new guide to advance standards for collecting and cataloging DNA from marine species, enhancing a revolutionary method for monitoring ocean biodiversity. A team of 15 scientists, including several from Scripps Institution of Oceanography, contributed to the guide.

Faculty Ambassadors Appointed to Drive Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Funding Opportunities

Faculty Ambassadors appointed foster interdisciplinary engagement across campus and help align faculty research with key funding opportunities related to our refreshed Strategic Research Themes.

New US Academic Alliance for IPCC Opens Critical Nomination Access

A newly established network of U.S. academic institutions including UC San Diego has formed to provide coordinated support for American climate scientists.

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