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Researchers Receive $7.5 Million Grant to Study Memory Capacity and Energy Efficiency in the Brain

May 1, 2017

A team of researchers at the University of California San Diego and Stanford University has received a $7.5 million, five-year grant to try to answer two fundamental questions: what is the memory capacity of a brain; and how does the brain process information with maximum energy efficiency. The grant was…

Physical and Mental Health of Seniors Linked to Optimism, Wisdom and Loneliness

May 8, 2019

In a new study of older adults living in a senior continuing care facility, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine parse how distinctive factors, such as wisdom, loneliness, income and sleep quality, impact the physical and mental functioning of older persons.

Collaborations by UC San Diego Researchers Win Cluster of National Awards

November 1, 2022

The U.S. National Science Foundation announced $30 million in research awards to support new interdisciplinary, fundamental research projects for the Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) program — 20 percent of the funding was awarded to UC San Diego researchers.

Smart Earplug Company Developed by UC San Diego Undergrads Acquired by Bose

December 7, 2017

…to allow for better sleep, but connect with the user’s phone so they can still hear alarms or emergency notifications. Photo by David Baillot. Smart Earplug Company Developed by UC San Diego Undergrads Acquired by Bose Hush, a noise-cancelling smart earplug startup company that was conceptualized by UC San Diego…

Terrence Sejnowski Named Scientist of the Year by ARCS San Diego

January 9, 2024

Professor Terrence Sejnowski has been named 2024 Scientist of the Year by the ARCS Foundation of San Diego. Sejnowski is being honored for his pioneering research in neural networks and computational neuroscience, achievements that helped form the cornerstones of artificial intelligence.

Prominent Circadian Biologists Gather for Influential Annual Symposium

February 4, 2016

Some of the most prominent scientists conducting very “timely” research are coming to campus.

Researchers Uncover Importance of Aligning Biological Clock with Day-Night Cycles

April 8, 2020

Scientists studying bacteria have identified the roots of a behavior that is regulated by the circadian clock. The research provides a striking example of the importance of keeping the internal biological clock aligned with the external environment so that processes occur at the right time of day.

2022 Triton Holiday Gift Guide

December 6, 2022

To kick off the season of giving, UC San Diego Today has compiled a gift guide featuring products and experiences from UC San Diego faculty, alumni, innovators, entrepreneurs and more.

New Report: Nearly 19,000 Asylum Seekers Await U.S. Entry in Mexican Border Cities

May 21, 2019

The number of asylum seekers on wait lists in Mexican border cities or those waiting to get on these lists has grown to 18,700, according to a new report by the University of California San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy’s Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies and the University of…

Biological Sciences Professor Terrence Sejnowski Wins Brain Prize

March 5, 2024

Terrence Sejnowski has been selected to receive the 2024 Brain Prize, the world’s largest neuroscience prize, for his pioneering work in computational and theoretical neuroscience, contributions to our understanding of the brain and paving the way for the development of brain-inspired AI.

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