Science
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Enormous dome in central Andes driven by huge magma body beneath it
Magma injected into the crust from below has contributed to the uplift of the spectacular Altiplano-Puna plateau.
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High-tech sensors monitor ecosystems in climate change research program
UC Santa Cruz scientists lead a UC-wide consortium using the Natural Reserve System as a climate impacts laboratory.
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Astronomer Ryan Foley wins prestigious Packard Fellowship
Foley is the 12th UCSC faculty member, and fifth UCSC astronomer, to receive a Packard Fellowship.
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Physicist Howard Haber wins Sakurai Prize for Theoretical Physics
Haber, a distinguished professor of physics at UCSC, was honored by the American Physical Society.
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Astrophysicist Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz honored by American Physical Society
Ramirez-Ruiz, professor and chair of astronomy and astrophysics, will receive the 2017 Edward A. Bouchet Award.
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Local group funds four UC Santa Cruz cancer researchers
The Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group continues its support for cancer research at UC Santa Cruz with new grants.
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Study implicates glial cells in fragile X syndrome
Genetic defect behind a common cause of mental retardation affects not only neurons but also the more numerous glial cells in the brain.
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Ocean conditions contributed to unprecedented 2015 toxic algal bloom
A new study connects the unprecedented West Coast toxic algae bloom of 2015 to the unusually warm ocean conditions.
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UC Santa Cruz embarks on equity initiative for Latino, low-income students in STEM fields
The UC Santa Cruz Science Education & Mentorship In Latino Lives in Academia (SEMILLA) Project,will enable the campus to create a comprehensive set of interventions—guided by analysis and research teams—to support students in clearing the barriers they face inside and outside the classroom.
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Physicist Anthony Aguirre appointed to endowed chair in physics of information
Faggin Family Presidential Chair for the Physics of Information supports research and teaching to address fundamental questions
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Arboretum holds Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, October 15
The Fall Plant Sale offers dazzling, year-round color for Central Coast gardeners.
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Erika Check Hayden will be new director of Science Communication Program
Veteran science journalist Erika Check Hayden will become the program’s third director in January 2017.