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Scripps-Led Coastal Data Information Program Awarded $40 Million for Cooperative Research

A coastal research and monitoring program led by UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography has been awarded a five-year, $40 million award from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Support for the Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP) comes as the renowned program approaches its 50th anniversary of providing near real-time wave and sea-surface temperature observations, models, and forecasts.

A yellow CDIP buoy is deployed from a small boat off the coast of California.

Sleep is No Light Matter for Bees

Disrupted sleep cycles are a well known problem for human health and function, and now researchers have found similar impacts on insects. A new study has found that artificial light disrupts the circadian rhythms of honey bees and poses a threat to their essential role as pollinators.

Key Pathway Leading to Neurodegeneration in Early Stages of ALS Identified

Researchers at UC San Diego identify a key pathway leading to neurodegeneration in early stages of ALS, hinting at the potential for short-circuiting the progression of the fatal disease if diagnosed early.

Meet UC San Diego Delegates Attending the 2024 UN Climate Conference in Azerbaijan

Students, faculty and staff from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and School of Global Policy and Strategy are set to attend the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Unhoused People Are Highly Vulnerable to Wildfire Smoke

People experiencing homelessness are significantly more susceptible to the health impacts of wildfire smoke compared to those with homes, according to a new study from researchers at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

The Brains Behind Today’s AI Revolution

Professor Terry Sejnowski helped pioneer a foundation that set the stage for the current surge of AI advancements. In this interview he discusses the path of brain research that led to today’s AI revolution, how systems such as ChatGPT are evolving and the future of AI.