Media Coverage
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Single-Cell RNA Isoform Sequencing Picks up Steam as Long-Read Technologies Improve
Biomolecular engineer Christopher Vollmers was quoted in a Genome Web story on advancements in the field of single-cell RNA isoform analysis.
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An underwater mountain was newly discovered off California coast
Earth scientist Andrew Fisher was quoted in a San Francisco Chronicle story about the discovery of a new seamount off the coast of Mendocino.
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Webb telescope details weather patterns on a distant planet with two suns
Astronomers Andrew Skemer and Brittany Miles were quoted in coverage of their exoplanet observations using the James Webb Space Telescope, including stories from CNN, CBS News, Smithsonian, Salon, Irish News, Tech Explorist, and other media outlets.
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On the Family Dramas (and Weird Feet) of the American Coot
Biologist Bruce Lyon was featured in a Bay Nature story about the behavior and reproductive biology of coots.
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DNA From Beethoven’s Hair Unlocks Medical and Family Secrets
Professor of Biomolecular Engineering Ed Green, an expert on ancient DNA, was quoted in a New York Times story about a genomic analysis of Beethoven’s hair. Additional coverage in the San Jose Mercury News.
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Sea otter surrogacy program: A mother’s love can make all the difference
Biologist Tim Tinker was quoted in a San Jose Mercury News story about the Monterey Bay Aquarium's program for rehabilitating stranded juvenile sea otters.
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The Favorite Solar System Moons of Planetary Geologists; An In-Depth Discussion
Planetary scientist Francis Nimmo was quoted in a Universe Today article about the moon of our solar system.
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These Sea Stars Are Literally Wasting Away—but They May Soon Receive Protection
Ocean scientist Meredith McPherson was quoted in a Smithsonian article about the sunflower seastar being recommended for Endangered Species Act protection.
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Self-driving skillset – game theory for autonomous vehicles
Electrical engineer Dejan Milutinovic's work was mentioned in a TechHQ story on using game theory to reason about autonomous navigation.
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Here's why light pollution is putting Bay Area astronomers' work in jeopardy
Astronomer Paul Lynam was quoted in stories about light pollution from outdoor lighting such as digital billboards and its effects on researchers at Lick Observatory, including stories from on ABC News (Ch. 7, San Francisco) and the San Jose Mercury News.
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Scientists, political leaders explore alternatives to disaster readiness
Michael Beck, director of the Center for Coastal Climate Resilience, was featured in coverage of the climate resilience symposium the center helped organize at the Seymour Center, including stories from KTVU, KSBW, and the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
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Profile of Francis Nimmo
Planetary scientist Francis Nimmo was profiled in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.