February 21, 2019
A new, fast coastal research vessel will join the fleet of ships managed by Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego thanks to a philanthropic initiative that raised more than $1.2 million in honor of the late Dr. J. Robert Beyster, founder of Science Application
April 18, 2019
…sources of methane emissions Marine ecologist Jennifer Smith has been cultivating Asparagopsis taxiformis seaweed in her lab at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Researchers have found that adding small amounts of this seaweed to cattle feed can dramatically reduce methane-laden cow burps. Photos by Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Publications Agricultural and…
May 16, 2013
…passionate about improving the lives of underserved children in San Diego through educating kids and teachers about the benefits of good nutrition and the importance of physical activity in the prevention of chronic disease. This year, she reached more than 10,000 children through the Children’s Power Play! Campaign, which is…
December 13, 2022
UC San Diego scientists identify a new molecular model and potential therapeutic target for gout, the most common form of inflammatory arthritis.
October 24, 2013
…administrative assistant in the Marine Physical Laboratory; Teresa Jackson, staff research associate, chemistry and biochemistry; and Mary Walshok, associate vice chancellor for public programs and dean of UC San Diego Extension. Mae Brown Assistant Vice Chancellor of Admissions and Enrollment Services Mae Brown began working in the office of undergraduate…
April 14, 2022
As island communities around the world suffer some of the worst effects of biodiversity loss and climate change, there is a critical need for conservation efforts that strategically benefit both islands and their interconnected ocean ecosystems.
June 14, 2018
…the transition to civilian life for many of those who have started second careers in this military-friendly community isn’t always easy. “The typical experience of a veteran trying to get a job in the civilian world is to have an interview where it’s very formal, the stakes are high and…
January 21, 2015
Linda and Nick Holland, marine biologists based at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego since 1987 and 1966, respectively, have been selected to receive one of the world’s most prestigious awards in the field of evolutionary biology.
October 30, 2023
A new review paper by Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego highlights the untapped potential of the diving community in advancing global marine conservation and sustainability efforts.
March 4, 2020
Researchers at the University of Rhode Island (URI) used the San Diego Supercomputer Center’s ‘Comet’ supercomputer to show that high-performance computer modeling can accurately simulate tsunamis from volcanic events.
