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New US Academic Alliance for IPCC Opens Critical Nomination Access

Science & Environment

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

Xylazine Detected in U.S.-Mexico Border Drug Supply, Study Finds

Health & Behavior

Researchers at UC San Diego have confirmed the presence of xylazine in the illicit drug supply at the U.S.-Mexico border. While xylazine remains less common in the Western U.S., border cities serve as key trafficking hubs and may have higher rates of emerging substances.

A device that shows if fentanyl is present.

How a Y Chromosome Gene May Shape the Course of Heart Valve Disease

Health & Behavior

UC San Diego bioengineers have shed new light on how a type of heart valve disease—aortic valve stenosis—progresses differently in males and females. The research paves the way for treatments that can be tailored to a patient's biological sex.

Library of Congress Selects Zeinabu Davis’ “Compensation” for National Film Registry

Politics & Society

UC San Diego Communication professor Zeinabu Davis' feature film debut "Compensation" joins Library of Congress National Film Registry. This distinction is extremely selective, with only 25 films being added each year.

Black and white image of woman teaching man sign language, holding up her hand to demonstrate the word

Illuminating the Future of Photonics

Technology & Engineering

Shaya Fainman, a distinguished professor at UC San Diego, has spent over 40 years advancing photonics research. From nanolasers to quantum cryptography, his work is shaping the future of computing, secure communications and high-speed data transmission.

Professor Fainman standing in front of a lab bench covered with wires at his lab.

General Atomics and UC San Diego Launch Fusion Data Science and Digital Engineering Center

Science & Environment

Scientists and engineers at General Atomics (GA) and UC San Diego have announced a groundbreaking collaboration to establish a Fusion Data Science and Digital Engineering Center in San Diego.