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Microplastics: A Macro Problem

February 13, 2020

…and drifting into the air. A microfiber sample retrieved from the Scripps pier, where these materials are being tested for degradation. Photo by Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Publications Deheyn is working with Robert DeLaurentis (aka Zen Pilot) on a study that analyzes the global distribution and concentration of microfibers. He…

Creating a New Kind of Climate Warrior

November 3, 2016

…mass to the choking pollution cloud when they feed kindling to homemade stoves. They spend several hours a day preparing meals huddled over the fire, breathing in smoke and increasing their risk of respiratory illness. Now, a multiyear experiment launched nearly a decade ago by a researcher at Scripps Institution…

The Acute Problem of Chronic Disease

May 10, 2023

UC San Diego physician-scientist explains why all chronic diseases are linked by the underlying failure of cells and the body to heal completely.

UC San Diego Launches Two Projects on the Impact of Climate Change on Coastlines and People

October 25, 2022

The University of California San Diego has received two five-year National Science Foundation (NSF) grants totaling $6.6 million to fund research hubs in Southern California and Puerto Rico.

How Sustainable Are Typical Electric Vehicle Batteries?

October 28, 2024

UC San Diego experts weigh in on each stage of a typical EV battery’s life cycle and share their thoughts on what the future might hold.

Make Waves for a Better Tomorrow at Upcoming Triton Leaders Conference

January 16, 2024

With a shared focus on sustainability and climate justice, Tritons from around the globe will come together to engage, learn and share insights both virtually and in person during Triton Leaders Conference 2024.

Q&A: Teaching Tents Take Shape

November 19, 2020

…areas that have good air flow—but not too much wind. We are fortunate to have campus experts who have compiled years of wind speed measurements and air flow models that helped us determine the best location for outdoor learning. Q. How does learning and studying outdoors contribute to greater safety?…

Department of Defense Awards Funds to 14 UC San Diego Researchers to Develop Instrumentation

July 29, 2015

The Department of Defense (DoD) announced awards to researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego that will help scientists characterize waves, improve ocean weather and climate prediction, and analyze acoustics in the deep ocean.

Spotlight on Innovators

February 14, 2011

…on the chemistry of air pollution in the lower atmosphere. More… Maurizio Seracini Maurizio Seracini is the Director for the Center of Interdisciplinary Science for Art, Architecture and Archaeology (CISA3). An alumnus of UC San Diego, he is an internationally renowned art detective and National Geographic fellow who is a…

DELPHI Project Foretells Future of Personalized Population Health

December 4, 2012

Imagine a new type of healthcare app that does it all – it helps you understand your current health status, assists you in making changes in your life to improve your health, and takes into account the perspective of your entire life history, others in your age group—and perhaps even…

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