UC San Diego will commemorate the life and legacy of César E. Chávez during the month of April with a series of events inspired by the theme “Celebrando y Luchando por La Causa: Celebrating and Fighting for the Cause.” To kick off the celebration month, meet three Tritons who are passionately advocating for causes close to their own hearts. Read More»
A problem is coming for global timekeeping—and global warming is influencing when that problem might arrive. In a new paper, Duncan Agnew, a geophysicist at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, predicts that due to the slowing of Earth’s rotation caused by melting ice, a “negative leap second” might be needed sometime in 2028. Read More»
Thanks to cutting-edge computational methods developed at UC San Diego, a team of scientists has built the largest and most detailed bird family tree to date. Siavash Mirarab, a professor of electrical and computer engineering who led the development of the algorithms, says the project aims to reconstruct the entire evolutionary history of all birds. Read More»
As UC San Diego’s first campus sustainability officer, Carrie Metzgar leads the university’s overall sustainability efforts, including strategic planning, climate action work and reporting. In this Q&A, she explains the importance of STARS—a global rating system for sustainability in higher education—and shares a childhood photo she keeps in her workspace. Read More»
Reducing the friction between mortgage buyers and sellers could go a long way in promoting homeownership, according to a new study from the Rady School of Management. Researchers found that sellers view the convenience and certainty of all-cash offers to be so appealing that cash buyers pay an average of 10% less than mortgage buyers. Read More»
Last year, eight people died in a human smuggling disaster in the ocean off Black’s Beach, described by officials as one of the deadliest maritime events in San Diego history. First responders who arrived on the scene, including the UC San Diego Police Department, recently were recognized with an award from the United States Lifesaving Association. Read More»
Are you ready to Party for the Planet? In honor of Earth Day, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography is hosting Party for the Planet, a family-friendly event celebrating our ocean planet while highlighting some of the simple steps we can all take to make a difference. The event, which is included with the cost of general admission, runs April 20-21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes an hourly parade, community storytelling, science stations and more. Read More»
