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Scripps Student Spotlight: Anthony Wilson
PhD candidate studies marine heatwaves to help safeguard communities and ecosystems against climate impacts
The Elusive Origin of Guadalupe Island
Scripps Oceanography researchers and colleagues explore an ancient volcano in the Pacific Ocean
A Scientist’s Life: Dahiana Arcila
Marine biologist and Scripps Oceanography Marine Vertebrate Collection Curator explores the evolution of fishes
UC San Diego Launches New Graduation Requirement, Bolstering Climate Change Education
Rolling out this fall, the Jane Teranes Climate Change Education Requirement honors the memory of beloved professor, climate champion
Scripps Oceanography Welcomes Nine New Faculty and Researchers
Meet the newest faces of the academic community bringing a broad range of expertise to Scripps
Turning Tides from Marine Biologist to Biotech Entrepreneur
Scripps alum Scott Rapoport transforms personal passion into a groundbreaking entrepreneurial endeavor
Jeffrey Bada: 1942-2024
Chemist advanced revolutionary research on the origin of life on Earth and beyond
Scientists Discover Molecular Predictors of Toxic Algal Blooms
Genes that act as warning beacon for dangerous neurotoxin identified
Scripps Oceanography Selects Microbiome Researcher Jeffrey I. Gordon as 2024 Nierenberg Prize Recipient
The public is invited to attend Jeffrey I. Gordon’s free presentation at the Great Hall at UC San Diego on Oct. 11
Showcasing Postdoctoral Scholars at Scripps
Several postdoctoral scholars share their research journeys and contributions to science
Climate Change-Triggered Landslide Unleashes a 650-Foot Mega-Tsunami
Wave created a seismic signal that lasted for nine days
Scripps Student Spotlight: Steffaney Wood
PhD student investigates how specific ocean microbes produce a potent neurotoxin harmful to humans and animals
UC San Diego Recibe $10 Millones para un Centro de Neurobiología en Ambientes Cambiantes
El Centro se enfocará en los impactos del cambio climático en los sistemas nerviosos de animales marinos
UC San Diego Receives $10 Million for Center on Neurobiology in Changing Environments
Center will focus on the impacts of climate change on marine species’ nervous systems
Summer Fellowship Program Immerses Students in Diverse Scientific Research
Undergraduates from across the country gain valuable research experience and knowledge through the JT-SURF program
Scripps Student Spotlight: Raymond Leibensperger III
PhD student in climate sciences with notable awards and fellowships researches sea spray aerosols
Fish Experts Study Rare Deep-Sea Oarfish in the Lab
Following necropsy, scientists learn more about biology of 12-foot oarfish that washed up in La Jolla Cove
Charting Change from Coral Reefs to Climate Science
Scripps alum Jennifer McWhorter supports the Biogeochemical Argo array in the Gulf of Mexico to understand the region’s changes over time
Presence of Liquid Water Most Probable Explanation for Data Collected by Mars Lander
Researchers infer that stores of water must exist in planet’s crust
New Drug Discovery Technique May Unlock Trove of Marine Compounds
Method captures microbial compounds directly from the ocean, inverting traditional approach
Oyster Virus Detected in San Diego Bay Likely Worsened by Warmer Waters
Higher water temperatures accelerate spread of deadly virus, killing Pacific oysters and threatening aquaculture operations
Largest Protein Yet Discovered Builds Algal Toxins
The findings could enhance monitoring efforts for harmful algal blooms, and unlock potential for new medicines or materials
3D Models Provide Unprecedented Look at Corals’ Response to Bleaching Events
Seven-year time series pinpoints which corals off Maui survived multiple bleaching events
Recent Volcanic ‘Fires’ in Iceland Triggered by Storage and Melting in Crust
Iceland’s most recent volcanic episode on the Reykjanes peninsula, set to last centuries, began with vast magma pooling just beneath the surface
Small and Large Earthquakes Don’t Play By the Same Rules
New model of the physics governing earthquake behavior could improve preparedness
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