Move-In 2014, a photographic journey

Move-in is always a time of mixed emotions: anticipation, joy, excitement, and even nervousness for students. A series of photographs captures some of the scenes. [More]

A pitched battle rages over 'jumping genes' in the genomes of primates

An evolutionary arms race is under way between "jumping genes" and other genes that have evolved to control them. [More]

Linguists receive $260,000 grant to study endangered Irish language

It turns out tongue motion is crucial to the documentation of endangered languages. Who knew? [More]

Campus breaks ground for Coastal Biology building near Long Marine Lab

The new Coastal Science Campus will support research and teaching on coastal conservation, ecology, habitat restoration, climate change impacts, and policy. [More]

National Geographic – September 28, 2014
The Human Genome is in stalemate in the war against itself

ABC News – September 28, 2014
Will your lifestyle hurt your grandchildren?

San Jose Mercury News - September 22, 2014
Sharks take a bite out of California sea otter population

Silicon Valley Business Journal - September 24, 2014
UC meets VC: UC Santa Cruz aims for startup hub with funding, incubator, tech partners