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In October, an international team of researchers returned to shore after a two-month-long ocean expedition exploring fossil coral reefs off the coast of Hawai’i.

Scientists use Hawaiian fossils to study the past and future of climate change

The fossils in coral reefs off the coast of Hawai'i provide a record of past climate conditions, so a team of scientists co-led by Christina Ravelo, an ocean sciences professor at UC Santa Cruz, are using them to learn about environmental changes throughout geologic history and make predictions about the future.

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Bacteria can enhance host insect’s fertility

Bacteria can enhance host insect’s fertility

New research reveals how certain bacteria enhance the fertility of the insects they infect, an insight that has implications for disease control.

Global leaders convene to advance biodiversity

Global leaders convene to advance biodiversity

With a focus on strengthening global biodiversity in the face of climate change, UC Santa Cruz co-hosted the APEC University Leaders' Forum.

Scholarship supports veteran students

Scholarship supports veteran students

Devin Burkland and Dan Palance are this year's recipients of the Bruce Lane Memorial Scholarship, which supports veteran students at UC Santa Cruz.

Campus leads new basic needs consortium

Campus leads new basic needs consortium

The newly renamed Center for Economic Justice and Action will take on a new leadership role in University of California basic needs efforts.

Annual Harvest Meal planned for November 23

Annual Harvest Meal planned for November 23

UC Santa Cruz Dining will be hosting the annual Harvest Meal on Thursday, November 23, 1–4 p.m., at the College Nine/John R. Lewis dining hall.

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