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November 22, 2022December 21, 2022 By Tim Stephens
New JWST data reveal more details of exoplanet WASP-39b’s atmosphere

New JWST data reveal more details of exoplanet WASP-39b’s atmosphere

A ‘mystery molecule’ seen in the initial spectrum has been identified as sulfur dioxide produced by photochemical reactions in the planet’s atmosphere

Topics: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Chemistry & Biochemistry, NASA

November 22, 2022December 21, 2022 By Sandra Messick
Growing Our Own – From research opportunities to the professoriate

Growing Our Own – From research opportunities to the professoriate

Solidifying its commitment to increasing the diversity of its faculty, both underrepresented minorities and female faculty, last year, the University of California launched the Growing Our Own initiative

Topics: Researchers, Undergraduate Students

November 22, 2022December 21, 2022 By Loressa Uson
Batalha testifies at Congressional hearing on the initial scientific findings of the JWST

Batalha testifies at Congressional hearing on the initial scientific findings of the JWST

The James Webb Space Telescope is the largest and most powerful telescope humans have sent to space and, Batalha asserts, it is ushering in a new era of exoplanet science

Topics: Astronomy and Astrophysics, NASA, Natalie Batalha

November 17, 2022December 16, 2022 By Tim Stephens
Offshore wind farms may harm seabirds, but scientists see potential for net positive impact

Offshore wind farms may harm seabirds, but scientists see potential for net positive impact

A new study presents a framework for assessing and mitigating the impacts of offshore wind energy development on marine birds

Topics: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

November 17, 2022December 21, 2022 By Emily Cerf
Science & Engineering Library renovation honors leaders, aims to build community among students in STEM

Science & Engineering Library renovation honors leaders, aims to build community among students in STEM

With newly remodeled floors named in dedication to two trailblazing women in STEM and a new makerspace, the Science & Engineering Library is positioned to build and support community among STEM students at UC Santa Cruz

Topics: STEM, Undergraduate Students

November 17, 2022December 21, 2022 By Christine Pulliam (STScI) & Tim Stephens (UCSC)
Webb telescope draws back the curtain on universe’s early galaxies

Webb telescope draws back the curtain on universe’s early galaxies

Initial findings from JWST Early Release Science programs include the discovery of two exceptionally bright galaxies in the early universe

Topics: Astronomy and Astrophysics, NASA

November 15, 2022November 16, 2022 By Public Affairs
List of most highly cited researchers features 19 UCSC scientists and engineers

List of most highly cited researchers features 19 UCSC scientists and engineers

A new list of the world’s most highly cited researchers includes 19 scientists and engineers at UC Santa Cruz.

Topics: Researchers

November 14, 2022January 4, 2023 By Tim Stephens
UCSC scientists find microplastics in Monterey Bay water, anchovies, and seabirds

The California anchovy or northern anchovy (Engraulis mordax) is a species of anchovy found in the Pacific Ocean, ranging from Mexico to British Columbia.

UCSC scientists find microplastics in Monterey Bay water, anchovies, and seabirds

Microparticles recovered from some seabirds exhibited estrogenic activity with potential to disrupt hormone functions

Topics: Coastal Science & Policy, Microbiology & Environmental Toxicology, Ocean Science

November 14, 2022November 16, 2022 By Tim Stephens
ARCS Foundation scholarships support UCSC graduate students

ARCS Foundation scholarships support UCSC graduate students

Sixteen UC Santa Cruz graduate students have received scholarships worth a total of $160,000 from the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Foundation for the 2022-23 academic year.

Topics: Graduate Students

November 14, 2022November 16, 2022 By Tim Stephens
Laurie Garrett recounts public health failures in talk on COVID-19 and pandemic preparedness

Laurie Garrett recounts public health failures in talk on COVID-19 and pandemic preparedness

Sponsored by UCSC’s Global and Community Health Program, Garrett’s talk highlighted the urgent need to strengthen public health infrastructure

Topics: COVID-19, Science Communication

November 10, 2022November 16, 2022 By Tim Stephens
Death of a star reveals midsize black hole lurking in a dwarf galaxy

Death of a star reveals midsize black hole lurking in a dwarf galaxy

By studying intermediate-mass black holes, scientists hope to improve their understanding of the growth of supermassive black holes in massive galaxies

Topics: Astronomy & Astrophysics

November 9, 2022November 16, 2022 By Elisa Smith
UCSC researchers win NOAA grants to study climate change patterns in California’s marine sanctuaries

UCSC researchers win NOAA grants to study climate change patterns in California’s marine sanctuaries

Two UC Santa Cruz researchers will be delving deeper into coastal and climate resiliency efforts within California’s marine sanctuaries as part of two recent grants from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Topics: NOAA, Ocean Sciences

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