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Scripps Scientists Discuss Tijuana River Valley in Upcoming Virtual Forum
Researchers will be talking about the current state and future vision of this region
Leading Experts Call for Immediate Action to Address Inhalation Exposure to Prevent COVID-19 Infections and Deaths
Letter encourages federal agencies to update guidance to acknowledge and mitigate aerosol transmission
Women and Minorities in Science Group Honored for Contributions to Inclusive Excellence
WMIS recognized at UC San Diego’s 26th Annual Inclusive Excellence Awards
Emissions of Banned Ozone-Depleting Substance and Greenhouse Gas are Back on the Decline
Chlorofluorocarbon gas associated with insulating foam had surged unexpectedly in mid-2010s
Scripps Student Spotlight: Mariela Rios
Graduate student seeks to find sustainability while promoting profitability for Veracruz, Mexico's sardine fishers
The Pandemic Blenny, a New Fish Discovered by Scripps Scientist
Scripps ichthyologist describes a new fish species whose name reflects these difficult times
A Scientist’s Life: Sarah Purkey
Oceanographer monitors ocean heat content, key driving force behind sea-level rise
New Report Confirms Benefits of Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations at Lake Mendocino
Assessment quantifies benefits of new strategy for dam operations, resulting in significant benefits to water supply, flood risk management, fish habitat and recreation
Scripps Institution of Oceanography and San Diego Gas & Electric Expand Climate Change Research Collaboration
A newly signed agreement will help facilitate collaborative and applied research to address the effects of climate change in the San Diego region
Scripps Explores Connections between Diversity and Science in New Lecture Series
DEEP Connections lecture series and several Black History Month-inspired virtual events to focus on issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the sciences
Paul Crutzen: 1933-2021
Nobel Prize-winning atmospheric chemist coined term ‘Anthropocene’ to describe humanity’s impact on natural systems
California Energy Commission Grant Brings Scientists Closer to Transformative Forecast Ability
Product that can simulate climate variables down to small grids and on the scale of hours puts California at leading edge of climate planning
Shooting for the Moon
UC San Diego alumnae Jessica Meir and Kate Rubins selected to NASA’s Artemis program, which aims to land the first woman and next man on the moon by 2024
More Pollutants Could Remain in Atmosphere With Less Light Rain
New study shows effects of rainfall on pollutants vary by the severity of precipitation
Scripps Student Spotlight: Rachel Chen
Undergraduate student examines cephalopods and their role in the diet of longnose lancetfish
Study Says Urban Design Can Slow the Spread of COVID-19, Other Infectious Diseases
Neighborhood-level data can help make urban geography a key forecast tool during outbreaks, researchers say
Antarctic Geographic Feature Named in Honor of Scripps Glaciologist Helen Amanda Fricker
The U.K. Antarctic Place-Names Committee honors British individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to furthering Antarctica's understanding, protection, and management
Fish for Dinner – With a Side of Awareness
Upcoming celebration highlights sustainable seafood leadership
Researchers Identify Natural Products with Potential Efficacy Against Coronavirus, Ebola, and Other Lethal Viruses
Review of the life histories of RNA viruses and the compounds that could disrupt them offers hope for curtailment of future pandemics
Surveys Identify Relationship between Waves, Coastal Cliff Erosion
Study shows waves, rainfall important parts of erosion process, providing new opportunity to improve forecasts
Scripps Student Spotlight: Camille Pagniello
Graduate student researches marine life through an array of sensory monitoring systems to decode ocean properties
UC San Diego Receives 7 DURIP Awards from Department of Defense
University tops UC system in number of awards
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