Polynesian Wayfinding Is Written in the Genomes of Island Populations
Health & BehaviorA new University of California San Diego study shows the history of voyaging is reflected in the genomes of Polynesian populations today.
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UC San Diego Keeps No. 1 Spot for Best Public College for Research in Washington Monthly Ranking
Awards & AccoladesUC San Diego has retained its title as the No. 1 public research university in the nation, according to Washington Monthly's 2026 College Guide and Rankings “America’s Best Colleges for Research.” It also retained its No. 6 ranking among all research universities in the U.S.
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A Temporary Melting Liquid Could Help Build Better Perovskite Solar Cells and LEDs
Technology & EngineeringResearchers developed a new way to make perovskite solar cells — a promising next-generation solar technology — more efficient and durable. Their crystallization technique produced more uniform perovskites with fewer defects, which boosted the performance of lab-made solar cells and LEDs.
UC San Diego-Incubated Startup Awarded Up to $3.9M to Advance Personalized Care for Critically Ill
Health & BehaviorInflammaSense’s wearable VITALx-patch sensor will monitor patients’ immune responses in real time as part of a federal initiative.
Healthy Reef Sounds Can Boost Coral and Fish Recovery Efforts
Science & EnvironmentTwo new studies led by UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography reveal how underwater acoustic enrichment — the playback of sounds from healthy reefs — can help spur the recovery of degraded coral reefs and their fish communities.
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Involuntary treatment remains sticking point in new mental health legislation
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 5
After outcry, monitors the Trump administration tried to scrap return to sea
The New York Times, October 3
New bill in Congress seeks to investigate toxic dump off California coast
Los Angeles Times, October 1
Strange visitors and starving pups: What El Niño means for California’s coast
Los Angeles Times, October 1
UC San Diego researcher awarded $800,000 no strings attached
KPBS, October 1
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Your ArtsConnect Guide: 10 Ways to Get Creative This Fall
ArtsIt's fall, and the arts are calling. Explore world-premiere theatre and dance performances, film screenings, chamber music concerts, fused-glass workshops and more through ArtsConnect, the university's hub for creative experiences.
Delicious Destinations Opening on Campus
Campus NewsOver the past decade, the dining scene at UC San Diego has exploded, with a variety of new restaurants opening each year. That trend continues as several new restaurants debut this fall and in the months to come.
Revive & Survive San Diego Trains 1 Million People in Hands-Only CPR
MilestonesThe Revive & Survive San Diego initiative reached its goal of training 1 million people in hands-only CPR, turning bystanders into lifesavers. Tim Winter’s collapse near Mission Beach and rescue by a bandmate shows why seconds matter — and how one CPR-trained person can change everything.
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“We are at a Copernican moment where we are questioning the very notion of whether general intelligence is uniquely human.”
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How Close Are We to Artificial Superintelligence?
“For researchers, the search for life beyond Earth is a serious scientific question with profound implications.”
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Is Anyone Out There?
“This merger will impact anyone who goes to movies, uses a streaming service, watches sports or cartoons, or reads the news.”
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The Paramount Problem With Hollywood’s Next Big Merger
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