Science
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Endangered Hawaiian monk seal is focus of Oct. 4 talk by biologist Terrie Williams
The annual Ken Norris Memorial Lecture at the Seymour Center features UCSC marine biologist Terrie Williams discussing her work with monk seals.
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Unusual symbiosis discovered in marine microorganisms
Tiny single-celled algae and nitrogen-fixing bacteria exchange carbon and nitrogen in a mutually beneficial relationship that helps fertilize the oceans.
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Microbiologist and UCSC administrator Eugene Cota-Robles dies at age 86
Eugene Cota-Robles, a professor emeritus of biology at UCSC who served in top administrative posts for UC and UCSC, died September 12.
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UCSC study shows how urchin-loving otters can help fight global warming
A new study by two UC Santa Cruz researchers suggest that a thriving sea otter population that keeps sea urchins in check will in turn allow kelp forests to prosper and help reverse a principal cause of global warming.
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UCSC taps Tang Museum director to lead innovative museum project
The UC Santa Cruz Arts Division announced today that John Weber—currently Dayton Director of the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York—has been hired to guide the development of a new institute of the arts and sciences.
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Biologist Harry Noller to receive honorary degree
The University of Geneva will award an honorary doctorate degree to UCSC biologist Harry Noller.
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Celebrating astronomical success at UC Santa Cruz
UCSC is a top institution in the fields of astronomy and astrophysics; Founders Celebration to highlight that distinction and others
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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.