March 2023
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JWST’s first direct spectrum of planetary-mass object reveals dynamic atmosphere
The most detailed spectrum ever for a planetary-mass object outside our solar system covers an unprecedented range of wavelengths, providing a wealth of new insights.
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Thankful for our community
We are so proud to be part of our outstanding Banana Slug community.
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Computer engineering research prompts bug fixes, updates to major GPU frameworks
A new suite of GPU tests developed by Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering Tyler Sorensen and his students led to changes to an important GPU framework for programming web browsers.
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Celebrating and Observing Ramadan, Easter and Passover
As we begin the spring quarter on April 3, Muslim, Jewish and Christian community members may observe Ramadan, Passover and Easter, respectively. These holidays will take place over the next month.
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The State of California offers a new program to help first-time homebuyers
The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) under Governor Newsom is launching a new program to benefit first-time homebuyers.
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Bike race to partially close Hagar and Coolidge on April 9
A bicycle race at UC Santa Cruz will close the northbound lane of Hagar Drive and the southbound lane of Coolidge Drive from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 9.
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Scientists, policy leaders, and insurance experts meet to address climate risks
The Coastal Climate Resilience Symposium held at the Seymour Center focused on integrating nature-based solutions into risk management and insurance.
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Notice of Open Comment – UC Clery Act Policy
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on the interim Clery Act Policy – Campus Safety and Security Reporting.
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Collaboration with NASA uses eDNA technology to monitor biodiversity
UCSC scientists collected environmental DNA samples in South Africa as part of the BioSCape project.


