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Diver-Operated Microscope Brings Hidden Coral Biology into Focus

Science & Environment
A zoomed in image of coral polyps taken with a new microscope. Each polyp has a mouth and a set of tentacles, and the red dots are individual microalgae residing inside the coral tissue.

How Do We Reach Decisions? Researchers Pioneer AI Method to Uncover Cognitive Strategies

Health & Behavior
How Do We Reach Decisions? Researchers Pioneer AI Method to Uncover Cognitive Strategies

Air Pollution May Contribute to Development of Lung Cancer in Never-smokers, New Study Finds

Health & Behavior
Cartoon illustration of lungs with buildings emitting smoke.

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Leading a Legacy

The Arts

New director oversees renowned Stuart Collection.

The Unlimited Possibility of Human Imagination

The Arts

The Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination at UC San Diego brings together scientists, artists and engineers to better understand, enhance and encourage imagination.

Origin Story

Science & Environment

An uncanny number of speculative fiction writers have roots at UC San Diego. Author Sarina Dahlan '98 explores this phenomenon with other alumni writers.

A Step Up

Science & Environment

The world's first biodegradable shoe is from UC San Diego.

A Second Chance

Technology & Engineering

Alumni startup attempts to make prostheses accessible and affordable.

Critical Questions

Health & Behavior

Researchers study human milk, pregnancy and COVID-19. This story appeared in the Fall 2022 issue of UC San Diego Magazine.

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Air Pollution May Contribute to Development of Lung Cancer in Never-smokers, New Study Finds

Health & Behavior

Recognizing Sex Differences in Disease Can Improve Treatments for All

Technology & Engineering

Molecule Linked to Metabolism Found to Boost Plant Growth

Science & Environment

New Cooling Tech Could Curb Data Centers’ Rising Energy Demands

Technology & Engineering

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Justice Needs Science: The Case for Better Eyewitness Memory

Politics & Society
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A Lifesaving Stroke Treatment

 Health & Behavior
Video: Teaser Cover for Stroke Care
Literally Building Bridges to Learn in New Structural Engineering Class

Literally Building Bridges to Learn in New Structural Engineering Class

 Technology & Engineering
Literally Building Bridges to Learn in New Structural Engineering Class
Slideshow: scientist in brown jacket talks to students in lab

AstroReachSD: Dark Matter and Python

 Science & Environment
Slideshow: scientist in brown jacket talks to students in lab

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