2006  Physical and Biological Sciences

UCSC biologist Harry Noller honored by Paul Ehrlich Foundation

The Paul Ehrlich Foundation of Germany has announced that it will award the 2007 Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize to Harry Noller, Sinsheimer Professor of Molecular Biology at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and Ada Yonath of the Weizm

New instrument reveals raindrop formation in warm clouds

UCSC biochemist Olof Einarsdottir honored by American Association for the Advancement of Science

Jingle Shells Art and Book Festival at the Seymour Center on Saturday, December 9

Seismologists measure heat flow from Earth's molten core into the lower mantle

Supercomputer study shows Milky Way's halo of dark matter in unprecedented detail

Scientists helped shape policy in proposed plan for California marine reserves

Scientists investigate unusual ocean conditions along the U.S. West Coast

Astronomer Joseph Miller receives Berkeley Medal and UC Citation of Excellence

UC appoints Michael Bolte director of UC Observatories/Lick Observatory

Physicist Stanley Flatté to give UCSC Emeriti Faculty Lecture on Thursday, November 2

ARCS Foundation scholarships support ten UCSC graduate students

Planet hunters wanted to help astronomers in the search for new worlds

UCSC astronomer Constance Rockosi wins prestigious Packard Fellowship

UCSC Arboretum features a wide variety of plants at the annual Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, October 14

Fall lecture series at the Seymour Center will focus on global climate change

New book looks at Santa Cruz coast 'then and now'

California Academy of Sciences honors UCSC botanist Jean Langenheim

Astronomers trace the evolution of the first galaxies in the universe

UCSC leads astrophysics research consortium

Study confirms ammunition as main source of lead poisoning in condors

UCSC appoints Bruce Margon as vice chancellor of research

Newly discovered gene may hold clues to evolution of human brain capacity

UCSC posts record growth in research funding in 2005-06

Study documents the marathon migrations of sooty shearwaters

UCSC collaborating in interdisciplinary center to study marine microbes

A simple survey yields a cosmic conundrum

Atomic-resolution structure of a ribozyme yields insights into RNA catalysis and the origins of life

UCSC physicists explore a boundary of their discipline in new book, Quantum Enigma

UCSC scientists to discuss life on Earth in conjunction with world premiere of Frans Lanting's Life: A Journey through Time

UCSC researchers use new technology to study Cape fur seals in South Africa

Increased flow of groundwater after earthquakes suggests oil extraction applications

Astronomer Sandra Faber awarded Harvard Centennial Medal

Study shows earthquake shaking triggers aftershocks

Academic Senate announces 2005-06 Excellence in Teaching Awards

Long Marine Lab's annual Whale of an Auction set for Friday, June 23

Saturn's moon Enceladus may have rolled over to put a hot spot at the pole

Forum to explore key questions: Where did we come from and how did we get here?

Class of 2006's commencement exercises take place June 16-18

Two geographic sites in Antarctica named in honor of UCSC biologists

Stephen Thorsett named dean of physical and biological sciences at UCSC

Seismologists detect a sunken slab of ocean floor deep in the Earth

Hubble surveys find gamma-ray bursts and supernovae in different environments

New capture scenario explains origin of Neptune's oddball moon Triton

Greenbeards have blue throats in a breakthrough study of the evolution of altruistic behavior

Two UCSC faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences

Three UCSC professors elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Global warming expert to speak at UCSC on Wednesday, May 10

Stem cell expert Irving Weissman to speak at UCSC on Thursday, May 11

$1.8 million NSF grant funds UCSC prof's research on science learning in museums

Original seismographic record of 1906 San Francisco earthquake found and put on display at UC's Lick Observatory

Insects that produce males from unfertilized eggs reveal a surprising cellular feat

Seymour Center unveils new exhibit on fisheries research

UCSC physicist Michael Dine awarded Guggenheim Fellowship

UCSC receives funding for training grants from stem cell institute

Peregrine falcons educate and entertain their fans in San Francisco, on the web, and at UCSC's Long Marine Lab

Banana Slug Spring Fair drawing UC Santa Cruz alums back

Albatross study shows regional differences in ocean contamination

UCSC researchers receive $1.6 million grant for biosensor project

UCSC to host a public lecture and discussion on the ethics of stem cell research on Monday, April 17

UCSC chemist explores the membranous origins of the first living cell

April lecture series marks centennial of 1906 San Francisco earthquake

Friends of Long Marine Lab will honor Secretary of State Bruce McPherson with Global Oceans Award

Student research focus of weekend symposium hosted by UCSC

UCSC presents free public lecture on 1906 San Francisco earthquake on Wednesday, March 15

Authors of The View from the Center of the Universe will discuss our place in the cosmos in a free public lecture on Thursday, March 9

Studies of ancient climates suggest Earth is now on a fast track to global warming

High-tech tags on marine animals yield valuable data for biologists and oceanographers

Stanford biologist Paul Ehrlich to speak at UCSC on Thursday, March 2

California Teach Program launched to boost numbers of highly qualified math and science teachers

Library ceremony honors UCSC faculty and the books that influenced them

New study highlights role of hit-and-run collisions in the formation of planets, asteroids, and meteorites

Large survey of galaxies yields new findings on star formation