A Sampling of Clips for April 6, 2010

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Powerful Baja Quake Less Devastating Than Haiti
The New York Times, April 6 -- The Easter earthquake that rattled 20 million people in three U.S. states and Mexico was bigger than the one in Haiti yet the outcome couldn't be more different. Why? Scientists say part of the answer is location, location, location. (Quotes structural engineer Jose Restrepo at UC San Diego) More

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How Social Networks Impact Drinking Habits
TIME Magazine, April 6 -- Adding to their previous research examining the impact of social contagion on everything from smoking  to generosity, Harvard sociologist Dr. Nicholas A. Christakis and UC San Diego political scientist James Fowler most recently teamed up to examine how social networks influence alcohol consumption. More

Robotic Undersea Vehicle Draws Power From Ocean
CNET, April 5 -- Researchers say they've taken underwater robotics to the next level, successfully running an autonomous robotic vehicle off the Hawaiian Islands for more than three months, powered only by energy harnessed from changes in sea temperatures. The Sounding Oceanographic Lagrangrian Observer Thermal RECharging vehicle (or Solo-Trec, for short) is the product of a years-long joint research project by NASA, the U.S. Navy, and Scripps Institution of Oceanography and UC San Diego. More

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Science Historian Discusses Challenge of Communicating Climate Science
Daily Camera, Boulder, Colo., April 5 -- In the last year, global warming skeptics seem to have redoubled their efforts to challenge the consensus that climate change is both real and caused by humans. But this kind of pushback to “inconvenient” scientific conclusions should not come as a surprise, according to Naomi Oreskes, a science historian at UC San Diego and co-author of book “Merchants of Doubt: How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco Smoke to Global Warming,” which will be released in late May. More

UCSD Officials Say Health Care Bill
Brings Financial Aid Relief to Their Students
KPBS, April 5 — UC San Diego officials say thousands of their students will benefit from financial aid reform thanks to President Barak Obama's health care bill. Tucked inside his health care bill was significant financial aid reform. More

UCSD Student's Video is Shaking Up YouTube
CBS News8, San Diego, Calif., April 5 -- Home video that captured Sunday's earthquake recorded by a UC San Diego student has become wildly popular on YouTube. It's been viewed more than 175,000 times. More

Recent Success at D-II National Championships a Boon for UCSD
North County Times, April 5 -- While wearing sunglasses in the pool might not be an advisable strategy for logging fast times, the future is so bright for UC San Diego's swim program that some might deem the practice necessary. After a stellar performance at last month's NCAA Division II Swimming and Diving Championships, it's clear the Tritons are on the rise. More

What Made San Diego Prepared for the Earthquake?
SDNN, April 5 -- Experts agree the strongest earthquake in decades struck Southern California Sunday. With the severe magnitude of the 7.2 temblor, many are left wondering why there isn’t more damage in San Diego. Experts say it’s because the county was well-prepared. (Quotes UC San Diego professor of structural engineering Benson Shing) More

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