Earth Sciences
- November 28, 2011
Submarine springs offer preview of ocean acidification effects on coral reefs
Observations at submarine springs found along the coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula are giving scientists a preview of the possible fate of coral reef ecosystems in response to ocean acidification.
- November 09, 2011
Ancient lunar dynamo may explain magnetized moon rocks
A novel mechanism that could have generated a magnetic field on the moon early in its history may explain the presence of magnetized rocks on the lunar surface.
- October 06, 2011
Geologist Casey Moore honored by Geological Society of Japan
The Geological Society of Japan has awarded its International Prize to UCSC geologist Casey Moore.
- August 03, 2011
'Big splat' may explain moon's mountainous far side
The mountainous region on the far side of the moon may be the remains of a collision with a smaller companion moon.
- May 26, 2011
Earth scientist James Gill receives Humboldt Research Award
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation has elected Earth scientist James Gill to receive a Humboldt Research Award.
- May 19, 2011
Paul Koch named interim dean of physical and biological sciences
UCSC has appointed Professor Paul Koch to serve as interim dean of the Division of Physical and Biological Sciences.
- May 12, 2011
Galileo data reveal magma "ocean" under Io's surface
Data from NASA's Galileo spacecraft reveals a subsurface "ocean" of magma beneath the surface of Jupiter’s volcanic moon Io.
- May 10, 2011
Clarity and vision: scholars impress judges at Graduate Research Symposium
The 7th annual Graduate Research Symposium on Friday, May 6, gave graduate students a chance to show off their projects and highlight their far-ranging achievements.
- April 19, 2011
Three UCSC professors elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Three UCSC faculty are among 212 leaders in the sciences, arts, humanities, business, public affairs, and nonprofit sector, who have been elected this year as fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
- January 20, 2011
Earthquake expert Emily Brodsky featured in NSF lecture series
Seismologist Emily Brodsky is featured in the National Science Foundation's "Voices From the Future" lecture series.
