Engineers have developed fentanyl test strips that are about 100 times more sensitive than current commercial versions. They achieved this feat by creating a new physics-based model that explains, for the first time, how these test strips work and how to systematically improve them.
Scientists have developed a new method to measure ocean surface currents over large areas in greater detail than ever before.
Adoption of flavored tobacco bans appears to reduce youth e-cigarette use, highlighting potential benefits of broader policy implementation.
UC San Diego researchers report that adults 75+ with a history of precancerous polyps are more likely to die from other health issues than colorectal cancer, indicating surveillance colonoscopies may be safely de‑emphasized for some seniors.
Physical activity is a powerful tool to keep people healthy and yet it remains a policy orphan. Public health expert Michael Pratt and his co-authors suggest a new model that makes physical activity a societal priority.
The Wagner New Play Festival at UC San Diego showcases original works developed by theatre and dance graduate students, brought to life through dynamic collaborations with artists across directing, acting, design, stage management and dramaturgy.
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