Author: Emily Cerf
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Misleading text in the physical world can hijack AI-enabled robots, cybersecurity study shows
New research anticipates hijacking against AI systems in order to create defenses for a more secure future.
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Three UC Santa Cruz professors and one student recognized as Santa Cruz Works ‘Titans’
This recognition celebrates their contributions to the region’s technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
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Shaping the future of artificial intelligence
UC Santa Cruz experts are working to guide AI in ethical, sustainable, and socially beneficial directions
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David Deamer and David Haussler elected Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors
The recognition is the highest professional distinction awarded to academic inventors.
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2025 iGEM team investigates solution to common food toxin
The undergraduate research team won a silver medal at the 2025 international jamboree.
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Ahead of new game release, Animal Crossing: New Horizons book reflects on comfort, community, and capitalism
Professor of Computational Media Noah Wardrip-Fruin speaks on themes explored in his new book
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Evidence suggests early developing human brains are preconfigured with instructions for understanding the world
Assistant Professor of Biomolecular Engineering Tal Sharf’s lab used organoids to make fundamental discoveries about human brain development.
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Students develop AI solutions for wildfire mitigation at Reboot the Earth hackathon
Student hackers tackled California’s wildfire crisis at the event co-hosted by the United Nations and the Baskin School of Engineering
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UC Santa Cruz is the top public research university in the world for highly cited researchers amid strong 2025 list
25 UC Santa Cruz researchers earned a spot on the prestigious annual list.
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ARCS Foundation scholarships support 14 outstanding graduate students in science and engineering for 2025-26
The scholarships are awarded to students who show exceptional promise of making a significant contribution to the scientific and technological strength of the country.
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Researchers pinpoint target for treating virus that causes the stomach bug
New study reveals how human astroviruses bind to humans cells and paves the way for new therapies and vaccines
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Meet UC Santa Cruz entrepreneurs creating jobs and sparking innovation
As we enter entrepreneurship month this November, we’re celebrating the professors and alumni who are fueling job creation and creating opportunity