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Ice loss from the massive glacier has doubled since the 1990s. (Photo by Jeremy Harbeck)

UC Santa Cruz glaciologist leads project to study Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier

Earth sciences professor Slawek Tulaczyk will lead one of eight projects in a joint U.S.-U.K. research program to understand how quickly the massive Antarctic glacier could collapse.

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New patent to foil the scourge of poison oak oil

New patent to foil the scourge of poison oak oil

Chemistry professor Rebecca Braslau's formula to neutralize urushiol is one of the winners in the Office of Research's quarterly Inventor Recognition Program.

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Return of the Banana Slugs

Return of the Banana Slugs

Returning alumni filled the renovated Quarry Amphitheater, broadcast on KZSC, attended thought-provoking lectures, and honored a revered professor during 2018 Alumni Weekend.

'Studies in Medicine' to go online next spring

'Studies in Medicine' to go online next spring

The popular course created by biology professor Grant Hartzog and local physician Dr. Greg Gates will be available to all UC students.

Right Livelihood Laureates here for public conference

Right Livelihood Laureates here for public conference

Climate change activist Bill McKibben and whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg are two of the crusading global leaders gathering May 15-17 at UC Santa Cruz.

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