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UC San Diego Wildfire Experts Directory

Science & Environment

With wildfire season in full swing, experts at UC San Diego are available to discuss wildfires across an array of topics, including climate science, technology, health and policy.

The Unexpected Physics Behind Turkey’s Devastating 2023 Earthquakes

Science & Environment

A new study from researchers at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography uses a multidisciplinary approach to unravel the complexities of the two deadly earthquakes of nearly equal strength that struck Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6, 2023.

Due to ground liquefaction during the Turkey-Syria quake, this building broke from the foundation and fell on the building behind it.

One Step Closer to Lithium Metal Batteries that Function with Minimal External Pressure

Technology & Engineering

A team of battery researchers led by the University of California San Diego and University of Chicago has developed a new methodology to produce the potentially game-changing thin film solid-state electrolyte called lithium phosphorus oxynitride (LiPON).

Photograph of the new the thin-film FS-LiPON material which promotes a uniformly dense lithium metal electrochemical deposition under zero external pressure, with the aid of internal compressive stress and a gold seeding layer.

New Insights on Pelvic Floor Damage after Vaginal Birth, and New Directions for Treatment

Health & Behavior

New insights from UC San Diego researchers on pelvic floor muscle (PFM) dysfunction, which is one of the key risk factors for pelvic floor disorders that impact close to a quarter of women in the U.S. and have a strong association with vaginal childbirth.

Image of stained biopsy tissue from a parous woman (who gave vaginal birth) with pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Blue stain shows intramuscular collagen content; while red stain shows muscle fibers.

Can Field Sobriety Tests Identify Drivers Under the Influence of Cannabis?

Health & Behavior

UC San Diego scientists evaluate how accurate law-enforcement administered field sobriety tests are at measuring cannabis exposure and impairment.

Through the Lens of the Natural World

Science & Environment

UC San Diego alum Brandon Güell recently was recognized in the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition for “Treefrog Pool Party,” a stunning photo that showcases his mastery of capturing rare moments in nature.