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UC San Diego: A Living Laboratory for EV Research

The UC San Diego campus is home to the largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network of any academic institution in the western world with a growing number of EV chargers expected to exceed 1,200 within the next year.
29-Apr-2025 9:15 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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Children with Liver Disease Face Dramatically Higher Risk of Early Death

Researchers from UC San Diego found that children diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) are at significantly increased risk of premature death and serious long-term health complications. The study, which...
28-Apr-2025 11:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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High Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Mortality in Colon Cancer Patients

28-Apr-2025 9:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Young Adults Drive Historic Decline in Smoking

Cigarette smoking continues to decline across the United States, largely driven by young adults
25-Apr-2025 9:10 AM EDT Add to Favorites

AI Helps Unravel a Cause of Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease and Identify a Therapeutic Candidate

A new study found that a gene recently recognized as a biomarker for Alzheimer鈥檚 disease is actually a cause of it, due to its previously unknown secondary function that triggers a pathway that disrupts how cells in the brain turn genes on and off.
25-Apr-2025 10:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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This Injected Protein-like Polymer Helps Tissues Heal After a Heart Attack

Researchers have developed a new therapy that can be injected intravenously right after a heart attack to promote healing and prevent heart failure. The therapy both prompts the immune system to encourage tissue repair and promotes survival of...
24-Apr-2025 7:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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New UC San Diego Bachelor of Science Program Proposed in South County

If funded by the State of California, a collaborative public health degree with Southwestern College would make higher education more accessible in the South Bay
24-Apr-2025 9:35 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Donation Fuels Research on DMT and its Potential Medical Use to Address Mental Health Conditions

A gift from DMT Quest to UC San Diego will support research on the effects of the psychedelic DMT on the human brain, with potential to help treat depression, addiction and neurological conditions such as stroke.
24-Apr-2025 9:35 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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Paving a Path to Conserving Wild Elephant Populations

Shermin de Silva researches the ecology, social dynamics and communication of elephants. In recognition of Earth Day 2025, de Silva provides an inside look at a new book she has published on elephant behavior and conservation, along with questions...
22-Apr-2025 6:15 PM EDT

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Food Waste is a Major Contributor to Climate Change. What Are the Solutions?

18-Apr-2025 4:30 AM EDT

Experts on Deepseek Available at the Micro and Macro Level

29-Jan-2025 9:00 PM EST

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TikTok Ban is Still 鈥楩air Game,鈥� Says Expert on Chinese Business and Government

23-Jan-2025 8:05 PM EST

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The Science of Shopping

21-Jan-2025 4:45 PM EST

Strategies to Mitigate Xylazine-Involved Fentanyl Overdoses: Lessons from Tijuana, Mexico

A recent study published in the Harm Reduction Journal documents the arrival of xylazine to the San Diego-Tijuana border region, and shows the efforts of local physicians to address this emerging challenge in the nation鈥檚 overdose crisis
9-Jan-2025 2:45 AM EST

Amazon鈥檚 Return-to-Office Strategy: Expert Insights on Remote Work Challenges

26-Nov-2024 7:40 PM EST

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UC San Diego Faculty Available to Speak on Extreme Heat in India

30-Jul-2024 4:05 PM EDT

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At the University of California San Diego, we embrace a culture of exploration and experimentation. Established in 1960, UC San Diego has been shaped by exceptional scholars who aren鈥檛 afraid to look deeper, challenge expectations and redefine conventional wisdom. As one of the top 15 research universities in the world, we are driving innovation and change to advance society, propel economic growth and make our world a better place. Learn more at www.ucsd.edu.