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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 09, 2004
UCSC engineers develop assistive technologies for the blind
November 29, 2004
Computer analysis shows scientists could reconstruct the genome of the common ancestor of all placental mammals
November 28, 2004
UC Santa Cruz scientist endorses nitrogen management efforts
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 14, 2004
First major study of organic farming in California yields surprises
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 04, 2004
Major gift from storage industry leader Kumar Malavalli establishes endowed chair in storage systems at UC Santa Cruz
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 21, 2004
Genome researchers publish analysis of finished human genome sequence, plan next steps to figure out what it all means
October 18, 2004
Researchers guide light through liquids and gases on a chip, a major step forward for optical sensing technology
October 14, 2004
UCSC researchers join in new partnership to speed development of an 'artificial retina' to restore sight
October 13, 2004
Laboratory test of evolutionary theory confirms the importance of connections between populations
October 06, 2004
New 'Shock and Awe' book explores political meaning of words
October 04, 2004
$1.5 million funds UC Santa Cruz research on math education for Latinos
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 13, 2004
Former Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt to speak at UCSC
September 08, 2004
UCSC researchers to test new technologies for monitoring harmful algal blooms in California coastal waters
September 07, 2004
USDA grant funds UC Santa Cruz research with organic farmers
September 07, 2004
Biodiversity 'SWAT Team' conducts an unprecedented survey of intertidal life on the West Coast
August 31, 2004
Astronomers discover first Neptune-sized planets outside our solar system
August 19, 2004
UCSC physicist receives award to develop technology for neuroscience
August 02, 2004
The Getty Awards Campus Heritage Grant to UC Santa Cruz
July 26, 2004
UCSC scientist Jonathan Zehr receives major award from Moore Foundation for marine microbiology research
July 13, 2004
Growth study of wild chimpanzees challenges assumptions about early humans, anthropologists say
July 12, 2004
Current problems of U.S. Senate rooted in history, says author
June 21, 2004
UCSC scientist leads expedition to establish seafloor observatories
June 10, 2004
Alumnus Kent Nagano selects new transcription by UC Santa Cruz arts dean to open annual Ojai Music Festival
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
Adobe CEO Bruce Chizen to address 2004 graduates at UCSC's Baskin School of Engineering commencement; other UCSC celebrations begin on Thursday
June 01, 2004
From joy to heartache: New book explores the sister relationship
May 27, 2004
Undergrad's research finds striking similarity between Vietnam War and Iraq conflict
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 17, 2004
Russians get the blues: new book chronicles rise of the blues in postcommunist Russia
May 06, 2004
Surprising 'ultra-conserved' regions discovered in human genome
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
May 03, 2004
Dutch drug policies do not increase marijuana use, first rigorous comparative study finds
April 28, 2004
UC Santa Cruz to co-host conference on Mark Twain with Stanford University on May 14-15
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 13, 2004
Climate study shows disappearing Arctic sea ice could reduce water availability in western U.S.
March 15, 2004
Optical glucose sensor developed at UCSC holds promise for diabetics and intensive care patients
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
January 19, 2004
UC Santa Cruz film professor's revolutionary past to be featured in Berkeley Art Museum retrospective and new DVD
January 11, 2004
Organic agriculture at a crossroads: Prof says goals of ecological sustainability and social justice may require subsidies