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Physical and Biological Sciences

December 27, 2004
An unusual RNA structure in the SARS virus offers a promising target for antiviral drugs
December 14, 2004
Femtosecond laser technique opens new opportunities for research on nerve regeneration
December 14, 2004
$200,000 gift to UCSC establishes graduate fellowship in marine mammals
December 05, 2004
Deep Down Things, a new book by physicist Bruce Schumm, explores the astonishing world of particle physics
November 28, 2004
Antibiotic rifampicin shows promise for fighting Parkinson's disease in laboratory tests
November 17, 2004
Unusual material that contracts when heated is giving up its secrets to physicists
November 15, 2004
Marine biologist John Pearse to give Emeriti Faculty Lecture at UCSC on Tuesday, Nov. 23
November 14, 2004
A puzzle posed by black-headed ducks yields to persistent biologists
November 11, 2004
Order of Species Loss has Important Biodiversity Consequences, Grassland Study Reveals
November 08, 2004
UCSC scientists harness powerful new supercomputer at NASA Ames for research on cosmology and astrophysics
November 03, 2004
UCSC Arboretum will hold Dried Flower and Succulent Wreath Sale on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 13 and 14
November 02, 2004
Seymour Center hosts sneak preview of 'Coastal Clash,' a KQED documentary on California's coastal conflicts, on November 11
October 31, 2004
ARCS Foundation contributions to UCSC pass $1 million with 2004-05 scholarships for seven top students
October 28, 2004
Two UCSC professors elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
October 21, 2004
UCSC astrophysicist Stan Woosley awarded the American Physical Society's 2005 Hans A. Bethe Prize
October 13, 2004
Laboratory test of evolutionary theory confirms the importance of connections between populations
September 30, 2004
UCSC Arboretum, now in its 40th year, holds annual fall plant sale on Saturday, October 9
September 28, 2004
Seymour Center lecture series focuses on women in marine science
September 27, 2004
UCSC builds on landmark NASA contract to expand UC presence in Silicon Valley
September 27, 2004
Alumnus Joseph DeRisi wins coveted MacArthur Fellowship
September 22, 2004
UCSC astronomer Claire Max receives 2004 E. O. Lawrence Award in Physics
September 16, 2004
NIH training grants provide more than $1.5 million to support graduate students at UCSC
September 14, 2004
STEPS Institute establishes graduate fellowships honoring M.R.C. Greenwood, Frans Lanting, and Christine Eckstrom
September 13, 2004
Former Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt to speak at UCSC
September 13, 2004
$200,000 gift from UCSC Professor Jean Langenheim establishes graduate fellowship in plant ecology and evolution
September 08, 2004
UCSC researchers to test new technologies for monitoring harmful algal blooms in California coastal waters
September 07, 2004
Biodiversity 'SWAT Team' conducts an unprecedented survey of intertidal life on the West Coast
August 23, 2004
Two UCSC graduate students receive grant for marine ecology research
August 19, 2004
UCSC physicist receives award to develop technology for neuroscience
July 19, 2004
UCSC seismologist Karen McNally receives University Medal from the National University of Costa Rica
June 28, 2004
UCSC dedicates new W. M. Keck Isotope Laboratory with a symposium on isotope analysis
June 21, 2004
UCSC scientist leads expedition to establish seafloor observatories
June 09, 2004
MEDIA ADVISORY: Bio industry group from Russia and U.S. State Department will visit UC Santa Cruz on Thursday, June 10
June 08, 2004
Long Marine Lab's annual 'Whale of an Auction' set for Friday, June 18
May 27, 2004
Scientists will discuss marine animals and human noise in a free lecture at Seymour Center
May 26, 2004
NASA Ames research director G. Scott Hubbard to speak at UCSC
May 06, 2004
Biologist Terrie Williams will read from her book, The Hunter's Breath, at the Seymour Center on Thursday, May 13
May 05, 2004
Renowned planet hunter Geoffrey Marcy to speak at UCSC
April 21, 2004
UCSC biologist tells a story of adventure and discovery in Antarctica in her new book, The Hunter's Breath
April 19, 2004
MEDIA ADVISORY: UCSC scientists are available to comment on new report from the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy
April 19, 2004
Harry Beevers, eminent plant physiologist, dies at 80
April 14, 2004
UCSC student earns prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
April 13, 2004
Climate study shows disappearing Arctic sea ice could reduce water availability in western U.S.
April 05, 2004
$2 million grant to UC Santa Cruz researchers supports efforts to prevent bird and bat deaths caused by power lines and wind turbines
March 15, 2004
Optical glucose sensor developed at UCSC holds promise for diabetics and intensive care patients
March 14, 2004
Global Oceans Awards to be presented to two students at Long Marine Lab's annual Gourmet Dinner benefit
March 08, 2004
A spectacular new image showcases the Hubble Space Telescope's unique capabilities
March 03, 2004
Research on cholera bacteria focuses on biofilm formation
February 23, 2004
UCSC ocean scientist Margaret Delaney elected fellow of the American Geophysical Union
February 22, 2004
Pioneering AIDS researcher Robert Gallo to speak at UCSC on Thursday, March 4
February 16, 2004
UCSC forms new Department of Biomolecular Engineering
January 29, 2004
UCSC to hold public hearing on draft EIR for long-term development of Long Marine Laboratory, adjoining property
January 07, 2004
UCSC offers new degree in applied physics