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Artificial Intelligence Speeds Up Diagnoses of Some Cancers

May 30, 2025

When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, the time to treatment is critical.

Interested in Finding Your Next (Elevated) Beach Read?

May 30, 2025

A collection of recent books by UC San Diego faculty and alumni.

DERConnect Test Bed Helps Shape Future of Energy Management

May 30, 2025

Finding the optimal balance between energy generation and energy use is proving critical as California aims for a power grid that is 100% powered by renewable energy sources by 2045.

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.

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.

Three UC San Diego Researchers Elected to the National Academy of Sciences

May 20, 2025

The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has announced that University of California San Diego Professors Russell Impagliazzo, Cornelis Murre and Elizabeth Winzeler have been selected as new members. NAS membership represents one of the most distinguished honors for U.S. scientists and engineers.

A Clearer Look at Diabetic Kidney Disease via New Optical Imaging Technology

May 16, 2025

Researchers have developed a powerful new way to look inside kidney tissues, without needing to stain or damage the tissue samples. The new technique reveals early signs of disease often missed by traditional methods.

Clean Power Surge Needed: China’s 2035 Climate Plan Must Aim High

May 15, 2025

China will need to generate more than half of its power from wind and solar by 2035 to align with global climate goals, according to new research led by the University of California San Diego. The study offers timely recommendations to meet the country’s forthcoming climate commitments.

San Diego Researchers to Study and Improve New AI Learning Tool

May 15, 2025

A team of researchers across San Diego County received a $1.5 million grant from the State of California to offer a better alternative to off-the-shelf chatbots. The team will deploy, assess and improve an innovative AI tutor system that originated at the University of California San Diego.

This Bespoke AI Tutor Helps Students Learn

May 15, 2025

A team of researchers at the University of California San Diego developed an AI tutor designed to give students an alternative to off-the-shelf AI tools, so that students not only get help but actually learn course-relevant information at the same time.
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