Science

Longest-ever study finds San Diego's giant kelp forests in decline

Forty years of data from Scripps Institution of Oceanography show climate change is the main driver of the shrinking kelp forests.

Scripps Oceanography at UCSD Receives $15M Grant for Deep Sea and Glacier Research

The funds from the new Fund for Science and Technology will support ocean monitoring, environmental DNA analysis, and studies of the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica.

Soil Saturation Key to Better Flood Warnings

New study shows incorporating soil moisture data can significantly improve early warning systems for atmospheric river flooding

UCSD Accepted Funding from Epstein for Controversial Paranormal Research

Emails reveal university's ties to convicted sex offender and his support for studies on telepathy in autistic children.

Hypnosis Offers Insights Into Artificial Intelligence Limitations

New research finds similarities between hypnotized minds and large language models like ChatGPT, highlighting vulnerabilities in current AI systems.

Fleet Science Center Exhibit Showcases the Future of Animation

Real-time tools and collaborative spaces are transforming the animation industry

NASA Veteran Astronaut Mike Fincke Evacuated from ISS

Fincke was the affected crew member in the medical incident that led to the early return of Crew-11 from the International Space Station.

Blood Moon Eclipse Visible for Some San Diegans

The total lunar eclipse will be obscured by clouds and fog for many in the coastal areas.

NASA Astronaut Reveals Medical Issue Led to Crew's Early Return

Mike Fincke says he experienced a medical event that required immediate attention from his crewmates.

4 Cheetah Cubs Born At San Diego Zoo Safari Park

These are the first cheetah cubs born at the Safari Park since 2020.

Ablexis Reports 33 AlivaMab(R) Mouse-Derived Human Antibodies Now in Clinical Development

Further Validating AlivaMab Mouse Transgenic Platform

Jellyfish Proteins Could Revolutionize Biology and Medicine

Researchers are tapping into the quantum properties of fluorescent proteins to create powerful new sensing tools.