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The Future of AI in K-12 Education

Politics & Society

“AI could potentially change education drastically,” says UC San Diego education scholar Amy Eguchi – who is both excited and concerned about the prospect.

Young girl touching AI screen with purple background

Voracious Honey Bees Threaten the Food Supply of Native Pollinators

Science & Environment

A study led by UC San Diego biologists is calling attention to the availability of food for bees in the Southwestern U.S. Non-native honey bees, the study found, extract an overwhelming majority of pollen from regional flowers, posing a significant ecological threat to native bee species.

Survey: A Third of Californians Use Cannabis, But Many Don’t Know the Risks

Health & Behavior

A new landmark survey of more than 5,000 Californians found that while over a third of Californians use cannabis and the majority use it for symptom relief, most do not consult with their doctor for advice on cannabis use or its impacts.

Making Magic with Material Science and Mentorship

Technology & Engineering

Meet Riley Need, a research specialist at UC San Diego’s Qualcomm Institute, whose work bridges materials science, quantum computing and large-scale research collaboration. From superconductors to grant strategy, Need's journey reflects a passion for science, education and innovation.

Riley Need working in their previous lab at the University of Florida.

Diver-Operated Microscope Brings Hidden Coral Biology into Focus

Science & Environment

The intricate, hidden processes that sustain coral life are being revealed through a new microscope developed by scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The NSF-funded microscope will help scientists uncover precisely why corals bleach, informing remediation efforts.

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 humans and animals make decisions? Researchers deployed AI in innovative ways to understand this process. By using tiny artificial neural networks, the researchers’ work illuminates in detail what drives an individual’s actual choices — regardless of whether those choices are optimal or not.