It’s shaping up to be another cruel summer for the nearly 24 million people who call Southern California home. At Scripps Institution of Oceanography, the SoCal Heat Hub brings together climate scientists, epidemiologists and public policy experts to study the impacts of extreme heat—and how we can cope. Read More»
Researchers across many disciplines are at the forefront of investigating how heat affects our well-being, uncovering innovative insights to help combat new challenges brought on by rising temperatures. Learn about seven ways that heat impacts health, from dehydration and cognitive performance to physical activity and mental health. Read More»
Kicking off on July 23, "The Science of Story" is an exciting six-day journey into the realm of storytelling hosted by UC San Diego and headlined by Star Trek stars George Takei and John Cho. The event, which ushers in Comic-Con, also features access to the exclusive Clarion Science Fiction Writing Workshop. Read More»
Certain pieces of DNA have been labeled as “selfish genetic elements” due to notions that they don’t contribute to a host organism’s survival. Instead, UC San Diego scientists have now discovered that these elements have been weaponized and play a crucial role by cutting off a competitor’s ability to reproduce. Read More»
The UC San Diego Founders’ Pledge is a new campus initiative that allows entrepreneurs, equity holders and early investors to commit a portion of their anticipated equity gains to UC San Diego, with the ultimate goal of helping to address some of the world’s most pressing problems. Read More»
Dive into Birch Aquarium's first-ever Shark Summer this July! Through July 31, celebrate the vital role sharks play in the ecosystem and explore the important conservation work being done to protect them with activities for all ages, ranging from shark feedings to trivia nights. Advanced reservations are recommended. Learn More»
