September 15, 2017
A new study evaluating models of future climate scenarios has led to the creation of the new risk categories “catastrophic” and “unknown” to characterize the range of threats posed by rapid global warming. Researchers propose that unknown risks imply existential threats to the survival of humanity.
January 23, 2020
An international team of astronomers from UC San Diego, the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias and the University of Cambridge have detected large amounts of oxygen in the atmosphere of one of the oldest and most elementally depleted stars known as “J0815+4729.”
May 15, 2014
…of greater access to energy resources among other prescriptives. However, statement authors also pointed out that the use of natural resources by relatively affluent societies is not sustainable, requiring a rethinking of resource use at all economic levels. Renowned Columbia University economist Jeffrey Sachs joined Ramanathan, Dasgupta and Sorondo in…
July 1, 2020
A new study from the University of California San Diego and Stanford quantifies air pollution’s impact on infant mortality in sub-Saharan Africa through a unique approach that paints a clearer picture of the problem than ever before.
June 15, 2017
The West Antarctic Ice Sheet, a landbound mass of ice larger than Mexico, experienced substantial surface melt through the austral summer of 2015-2016 during one of the largest El Niño events of the past 50 years. The finding is of interest, because El Niño events are expected to become more…
September 12, 2016
A longtime favorite of students, faculty and administrators alike, former University of California San Diego electrical and computer engineering professor Anthony V. Sebald passed away on July 11, 2016. He was 74 years old. For nearly 30 years, Sebald served the campus, the Jacobs School of Engineering and its Department…
February 7, 2013
…scientists harness and study energy. “Listening to the instructor at the lab really expanded my mind,” said Gabriella Lipson, a sophomore at Canyon Crest Academy. “This event is really inspiring, especially learning about how to pursue your interests and market yourself.” Throughout the day, the girls were encouraged to think…
March 23, 2017
…Earth Day. Center for Energy Research (CER) Open House, April 21, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., UC San Diego Atkinson Hall: Join leading scientists, engineers, students and key stakeholders from the energy, policy and social science communities to discuss CER’s key research areas and the challenges we face to sustainably…
October 15, 2015
…green to using renewable energy on campus to promoting alternative transportation. It will take individual as well as collective action for us to reach our goal.” At the end of the contest, the campus with the highest point count will be crowned the “Coolest UC Campus.” There also will be…
February 9, 2012
Three faculty members in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California, San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering. Peter C. Farrell, founder, chairman and CEO of ResMed, and a member of the Council of Advisors of the…
