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Powerful new AI technique detects and classifies galaxies in astronomy image data
UCSC researchers developed a deep-learning framework called Morpheus to perform pixel-level morphological classifications of objects in astronomical images.
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Unprecedented study yields most comprehensive map of cancer genomes to date
Pan-Cancer Project discovers causes of previously unexplained cancers, pin-points cancer-causing events, and zeros in on mechanisms of development.
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Computer engineering graduate student focused on intersection of energy, computer security
For Allen Aboytes, one of the best things about working in the field of computer engineering is the cooperation with others to achieve a goal.
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Novel nanoprobes show promise for optical monitoring of neural activity
A new approach for studying neural circuits offers advantages over both microelectrodes and fluorescence-based optical techniques that require genetic modifications.
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Two graduate students awarded prestigious NOAA fellowships
Graduate students Bethany Johnson and Nicholas Grunloh have been selected for the 2019 NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service-Sea Grant Fellowship.
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Two UCSC graduate students win HHMI Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Study
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute has awarded Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Study to two UC Santa Cruz graduate students, Apple Cortez Vollmers and Donna Poscablo.
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Antigen study supports new approach to vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus
RSV causes serious respiratory disease in infants and older adults, but past efforts to develop a vaccine have met with frustration and disappointment.
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UCSC’s SlugBot team chosen again to compete in Amazon’s Alexa Prize Challenge
For the second year in a row, a team of computer science students has won sponsorship from Amazon to develop a “socialbot” that can converse with humans.
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Alums launch video game based on ancient Mesoamerican myth
“Ulama: Arena of the Gods,” a collaboration from three Games and Playable Media alums, launched March 28 on the Steam platform.
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UC Santa Cruz team chosen to compete in Amazon’s Alexa Prize Challenge
UCSC computer scientists have won a sponsorship from Amazon to develop a “socialbot” that can converse with humans.
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Structure of human astrovirus could lead to antiviral therapies, vaccines
Research led by structural biologist Rebecca DuBois is laying the foundation for new antiviral therapies and vaccines for human astroviruses.