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Bridging the Earth Science Gap

Saving the World's Fisheries

This organism was found to produce compounds that counteract malaria.

Voyager: How do you know if a compound kills cancer cells? How is it tested?

Don't be Deceived, They're Going to Leave

Discovering Diversity In The Tropics

The 200-Year Drought

New Research Leader at Scripps Oceanography

Scripps Geochemist Wins Research Award

High Carbon Dioxide Levels Cause Abnormally Large Fish Ear Bones

Policy Transparency Key to Saving World's Fisheries

Former Scripps Director on Panel to Assess Future of Human Space Flight Program

Russell is characterizing aerosols, their points of origin and chemical make-up at locations around the world.

Fine Details

Energy consumption during 2009 competition (red line) vs. 2008 competition (green line)

Cool Runnings

Turtles and Toxins

Voyager: Does smoke (from cigarettes and fires) have an effect on clouds and aerosols?

R/V Roger Revelle's eco-friendly paint decreases drag and fuel consumption, while also helping to reduce ocean contamination.

The Scripps Fleet Gets a Green Facelift

Lava Origins

Wild is the Wind

Whale Caught on Video Gives Rare Clues about Hunting Strategy, Sound Production

Unusually Large Family of Green Fluorescent Proteins Discovered in Marine Creature

UCSD Researchers Make First Direct Observations of Biological Particles in High-Altitude Ice Clouds

Experience a Full-Moon Walk on Scripps Pier

New Research Study Reveals Origin of Volcano's Carbon-Based Lavas

Obituary Notice: Ellen Revelle: Philanthropist, Native La Jollan, "A Woman of Character"

Research Highlight: Climate Change Disrupting Fish Habitats

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