November 13, 2023
An international team of researchers has developed a handheld, non-invasive device that can detect biomarkers for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases. The biosensor can also transmit the results wirelessly to a laptop or smartphone.
December 12, 2023
Researchers have shown that the effects of wildfires are not limited to terrestrial ecosystems. Aquatic ecosystems are also undergoing rapid changes. The study found that fire debris transforms lakes and other aquatic ecosystems, with implications for fisheries and water quality.
April 30, 2024
A new type of bioplastic could help reduce the plastic industry’s environmental footprint. Researchers have developed a biodegradable form of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) filled with bacterial spores that, when exposed to nutrients present in compost, germinate and break down the material at the end of its life cycle.
August 27, 2024
Since 1966, UC San Diego’s Mandeville Art Gallery has presented highly experimental contemporary art within the context of a major research university and the greater region. The gallery also serves as a laboratory for learning about curatorial practice, with programs for students to gain hands-on skills in museum studies.
September 26, 2024
UC San Diego researchers discover two distinct molecular subtypes of Crohn’s disease using patient-derived organoids, opening the door to personalized treatment for the chronic inflammatory bowel disease.
November 5, 2024
Science can be difficult to explain to the public. Explaining a theoretical science concept to high school students requires a new way of thinking altogether, which is precisely what researchers at UC San Diego did when they orchestrated a dance with high school students at Orange Glen High School in…
June 13, 2013
…the “Drones at Home” exhibition at Qualcomm Institute (Calit2) last year, has been working on a project he calls “Unmanned.” A performance piece and a book in progress, “Unmanned” primarily examines the drones used for state-sponsored surveillance and military operations. In the performance, Crandall enacts seven different characters to explore…
June 19, 2014
…Diego County Fair photography exhibition Best of Show/1st place, b/w Architecture/Cityscape: “The Quiet of the Night in Transylvania” Kim Signoret-Paar, UC San Diego’s senior director of scholarship giving, was awarded “Best of Show” last week at the annual San Diego County Fair photography exhibition held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.…
March 5, 2015
…for the “State Park” exhibition at the University Art Gallery. On May 26, the KPBS contingent will return for a 7 p.m. concert at Conrad Prebys Music Center directed by Schick. The concert will preview music selected by the conductor and percussionist for the June Ojai Festival, where he serves…
January 26, 2017
…in music, dance, film exhibition and food to inspire and ignite dialogue between artists, students, scholars and the community. The program is known for providing special opportunities such as pre- and post-performance “ArtTalk” discussions, K-12 matinees, student-only workshops, reduced price student tickets and more to help make the performing arts…
