A Sampling of Clips for
December 19th, 2006
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'Sustainability' Gains Status on US Campuses
Christian Science Monitor, Dec. 19 -- Somewhere in the curriculum, most colleges and universities include Henry David Thoreau. Now, many of them are trying to emulate him. Yes, sweeping the academic world is Walden Pond 101: the art of living in a sustainable manner. Think environmental and social responsibility. UCSD has identified campus rooftops where it can install 500 kilowatts of solar panels, which equals the power needed for 325 homes. More
Genes Influence Blood Pressure by Gender
UPI, Dec. 18 -- A UCSD School of Medicine study showed that the influence of genes on blood pressure may vary based on gender. More
Stem Cell Research No Dream for California
San Diego Union-Tribune, Dec. 19 -- Two years after voters approved the $3 billion bond measure, the stem cell institute – formally known as the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine – is just now preparing to award its first round of research grants, with money lent by the state and philanthropists.The four research institutions on the Torrey Pines Mesa – UCSD, the Burnham Institute for Medical Research, the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and The Scripps Research Institute – did not wait for Proposition 71 money to begin making changes. More
Comet Dust Is Surprising Scientists
UPI, Dec. 14 -- A U.S.-led team of scientists says the samples of comet dust returned to Earth early this year suggest some cosmic theories may have to be reconsidered. (Quotes Gerardo Dominguez, a UCSD physicist) More
Philosophy and Neuroscience
Philosophy Talk, Dec. 10 -- Philosophers have always been concerned with the mind. What is consciousness? Representation? Emotion? Now that neuroscience is making headway on these same questions, we should ask: how should philosophy and neuroscience relate? Patricia Churchland, chair of the philosophy department at UCSD, discusses these questions. More
Holiday Lites
San Diego Union-Tribune, Dec. 19 -- You started out the holiday party circuit with such virtuous intentions, pledging to nibble only carrot sticks and whole-wheat crackers while sipping club soda. But then you came face-to-face with reality ... and the bar and buffet table. (Quotes Christine Zoumas, registered dietitian and researcher at UCSD) More