Author: Tim Stephens
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California sea level projected to rise at higher rate than global average
The sea level off most of California is expected to rise about 36 inches over the next century, an amount slightly higher than projected for global sea levels, according to a new report.
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Physicist Alexander Sher named Pew Scholar in the Biomedical Sciences
Alexander Sher, assistant professor of physics, will receive $240,000 to support his research on how the retina heals itself after laser surgery.
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Ham Slugs taking part in Emergency Communications Field Day, June 23-24
UCSC will host amateur radio operators (“hams”) on the East Field for a public demonstration of emergency communications capabilities.
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Astronomer Jerry Nelson receives Franklin Medal in campus ceremony
Astronomer Jerry Nelson was awarded the Franklin Institute’s 2012 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Electrical Engineering on Friday, June 8.
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Climate more sensitive to carbon dioxide now than in past epochs
New evidence from the geologic record contrasts with today’s close coupling of climate and atmospheric carbon dioxide
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Engineering students present corporate-sponsored design projects
Low-cost LED light bulbs, a glass microphone, and an illuminated garment for bicycle riders were among the prototypes presented by engineering students.
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Reign of the giant insects ended with the evolution of birds
Giant insects once ruled the prehistoric skies, but the evolution of birds ended their reign.
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Astronomer Sandra Faber receives prestigious Bruce Gold Medal
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific has awarded the 2012 Catherine Wolfe Bruce Gold Medal to UCSC astronomer Sandra Faber.
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Milky Way destined for head-on collision with Andromeda galaxy
Our galactic neighbor the Andromeda galaxy is on a collision course with our own Milky Way galaxy, according to new observations.
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Light-induced delivery of nitric oxide eradicates drug-resistant bacteria
UCSC researchers have developed a novel approach for eradicating drug-resistant bacteria from wounds and skin infections, using light to trigger the controlled release of nitric oxide.
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Music of the Spheres draws summer visitors to Lick Observatory
Lick Observatory offers evening programs for music lovers and astronomy buffs featuring concerts, lectures, and opportunities to view the night sky through the observatory’s history-making telescopes atop Mt. Hamilton.
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Fledging season for owls means clumsy chicks on the ground
Experts says it’s normal to see owl chicks on the ground, and they should be left alone.