Science
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Study suggests large methane reservoirs beneath Antarctic ice sheet
The Antarctic Ice Sheet could be an overlooked but important source of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
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Peabody Award recognizes video work of SciCom alumna Solana Pyne
A video series by GlobalPost featuring productions by Science Communication Program graduate Solana Pyne received a Peabody Award for distinguished achievement in electronic media.
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Schlanger Fellowship supports research on Arctic climate change
Ocean sciences graduate student Karla Knudson has been awarded a 2012-2013 Schlanger Ocean Drilling Fellowship.
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Lick Observatory ‘BBQ with the Stars’ features renowned UC astronomers
Lick Observatory’s “BBQ with the Stars” on Saturday, September 15, will feature a barbeque dinner, live music, and astronomy talks.
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Recovery slows for California’s sea otters, 2012 survey shows
The southern sea otter population continues its pattern of tepid recovery, according to the latest population survey.
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UCSC receives $1 million gift to support Center for Ocean Health expansion
A major gift from alumni Christine and Robert Holo will help fund the Center for Ocean Health’s new education wing.
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Paul Koch named dean of physical and biological sciences
UCSC has appointed Paul Koch to serve as dean of the Division of Physical and Biological Sciences.
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UCSC alum helps guide Mars rover Curiosity to successful landing
Alumnus Steve Collins was featured in news coverage of the dramatic landing of NASA’s robotic explorer Curiosity on the surface of Mars.
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Seymour Center offers guided tours on the Santa Cruz wharf
The Seymour Marine Discovery Center is leading free public tours on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf every Saturday and Sunday.
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Apple’s software brings attention to mountain lion research
Apple’s release of its “Mountain Lion” operating system is drawing attention to the real thing prowling just a few miles from the company’s headquarters. Since 2008, UCSC researchers have captured 36 mountain lions as part of the UCSC Puma Project to better understand the cats’ physiology, behavior, and ecology.
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Ocean scientist Raphael Kudela to co-chair national committee on harmful algae
The National Harmful Algal Bloom Committee has elected ocean scientist Raphael Kudela as co-chair.
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New observatory installed beneath seafloor at site of Tohoku earthquake
UCSC seismologist Emily Brodsky was part of an international team that installed an observatory on the Tohoku earthquake fault.