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Almost half of California is enduring an "exceptional" drought, the most severe category established by the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Researchers envision managing severe drought

Adapting to the impacts of climate change will require technological innovation and long-term policy vision to protect water supply. UC Santa Cruz experts from a variety of disciplines share research-based insights that could inform future drought management.

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Inaccurate link between body ideals and health

Inaccurate link between body ideals and health

Global obesity rates are on the rise, but body-shaming campaigns are doing more harm than good, says medical anthropologist Nancy N. Chen.

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New faculty strengthen campus research, teaching

New faculty strengthen campus research, teaching

To build on existing research and branch into new areas, UC Santa Cruz has recruited 40 new tenure-track faculty for the new academic year.

 DOE grant funds imaging research on roots and soil

DOE grant funds imaging research on roots and soil

Shiva Abbaszadeh has received a nearly $2 million grant to develop imaging technology to study complex interactions between plant roots, soil.

Professor co-producing new arts, dance fest

Professor co-producing new arts, dance fest

Beginning Sept. 30, Santa Cruz will host the first annual BBQueer Fest—a four-day dance and arts festival organized by and for QTBIPOC artists and community members.

In Memoriam: David Kaun

In Memoriam: David Kaun

UC Santa Cruz pioneer faculty member David Kaun, professor emeritus of economics, died Sept. 9. He served on the campus for 50 years and was a generous donor to many causes.

Seymour Center set to reopen in October

Seymour Center set to reopen in October

Guests will be welcomed inside the Seymour Marine Discovery Center’s interactive exhibits and able to view a new display of stunning photographs.

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