The annual WOW Festival returns to campus April 24-27. The celebrated event will take art outside of traditional theatre walls and feature dozens of performances—from an electronic orchestra lit by 600 recycled car taillights to an interactive giant puppet procession and a time-travel outdoor escape game. Read More»
Emissions don’t just come from the burning of fossil fuels. Food waste sent to landfills contributes up to 10% of all emissions. One of the world’s top experts on this issue, Robert Sanders of the Rady School of Management, discusses why food waste is a major problem for the United States and what solutions work best to reduce emissions from food consumption. Read More»
One university. Eight colleges—each with its own curriculum, traditions and spirit. Alumni, students, faculty and staff gathered recently to celebrate UC San Diego's distinctive undergraduate college system designed to give the large research university a small college feel. Read More»
Researchers have developed a new drug closely related to LSD that harnesses the psychedelic’s therapeutic power with reduced hallucinogenic potential. The research highlights the new compound’s potential to be a safer, more effective treatment option for conditions like schizophrenia. Read More»
Hundreds of earthquakes can be felt throughout California each year. Monday’s 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook Southern California and reminds us that preparedness is key. Before an earthquake, create an emergency supply kit, assess your space and download the MyShake app. When shaking is felt, drop, cover and hold on. Read on to learn more tips about what to do when the shaking stops. Learn More»
