Media Coverage
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Weird alien world may be a planetary sauna
Astronomer Jonathan Fortney was quoted in a Science news story about an exoplanet with a thick sauna-like steam atmosphere.
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Restoring seabird populations can help repair the climate
Biologist Bernie Tershy was quoted in an article in Inside Climate News about restoring ecosystems to combat climate change.
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Reading Between the Bones: New Research Reveals an Unexpected Growth Spurt in California Sea Lions
Paleoecologist Ana Valenzuela Toro was featured in a Smithsonian article about her research on California sea lions.
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How the Demographics of Entrepreneurship Has Changed
The Wall Street Journal interviewed Economics Professor Rob Fairlie about his research on the changing demographics of entrepreneurs.
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India’s skilling challenge
Distinguished Professor of Economics Nirvikar Singh wrote for Financial Express about higher education issues in India.
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Monterey County honors AAPI month, issues apology to Filipino community
KSBW interviewed Associate Professor of Sociology Steve McKay and UCSC students Meleia Simon-Reynolds and Nicholas Nasser about their work on the Watsonville is in the Heart project.
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Scientists have updated the human genome to make it more equitable and inclusive
Associate Professor of Biomolecular Engineering Benedict Paten and Assistant Professor of Biomolecular Engineering Karen Miga were quoted in a CNN on the release of the first human pangenome, a new reference for genomics aimed at increasing equity in the field. Additional coverage in outlets including BBC, NBC, the Associated Press, Reuters, US News and World Report,…
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As California attempts a ‘managed retreat,’ coastal homeowners sue to stay
Geologist Gary Griggs was quoted in a Grist article about coastal erosion and homeowners' resistance to 'managed retreat.'
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The ‘heavy decision to take someone’s life’ has loomed over jury selection in the synagogue shooting trial
Psychology Professor Craig Haney spoke with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about how consideration of the death penalty can affect jurors.
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UC Santa Cruz conversation with two artists coincides with 30th anniversary of Dolores Huerta Research Center
Santa Cruz Sentinel covered an upcoming Institute of the Arts and Sciences event featuring artist Josué Rojas, who will be painting a mural honoring the Dolores Huerta Research Center for the Americas.
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Is desalinated ocean water key to replenishing freshwater?
Environmental Studies Professor Brent Haddad joined KCBS radio for their "Ask An Expert" segment to explain the challenges and opportunities associated with applying desalination technology in California.
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Here’s How to Use Window Films to Actually Protect Birds
Scientific American interviewed Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Natalia Ocampo-Peñuela about the challenges of preventing bird strikes on windows.