Science
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Harry Noller to receive Biophysical Society’s 2019 Ignacio Tinoco Award
Molecular biologist Harry Noller has been chosen by the Biophysical Society (BPS) to receive its 2019 Ignacio Tinoco Award.
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Groundwater recharge project informs statewide sustainability efforts
Study shows how collecting storm-water runoff to replenish depleted groundwater supplies can be coupled with a simple strategy to reduce nitrate contaminants.
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New meta-analysis reveals pace and extent of river recovery
A new global meta-analysis by UC Santa Cruz researchers reveals patterns of river responsiveness to disturbances such as oil spills, wastewater contamination, and fires.
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Among golden-crowned sparrows, a false crown only fools strangers
Researchers can change dominance relationships between birds by altering the colors on their heads, but only if the birds don’t already know each other.
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Campus, Silicon Valley leaders celebrate Lick Observatory’s 130th anniversary
The University of California owns and operates the observatory, which was founded by a bequest from James Lick. It opened in 1888.
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Study finds 50 times more native trees on rat-free Palmyra Atoll
New research demonstrates a strong positive benefit to native trees after removal of an invasive species.
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VERITAS supplies critical piece to neutrino discovery puzzle
The VERITAS array has confirmed the detection of gamma rays from the vicinity of a supermassive black hole that is potentially the first known astrophysical source of high-energy cosmic neutrinos.
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Basic research in fruit flies leads to potential drug for diseases afflicting millions
A promising drug to treat river blindness and other neglected tropical diseases caused by filarial worms is now in preclinical development.
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ISEE receives presidential award for excellence in STEM mentoring
The UC Santa Cruz Institute for Scientist & Engineer Educators has received a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM).
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‘Electrogeochemistry’ captures carbon, produces fuel, offsets ocean acidification
Researchers analyzed the global potential for ‘negative emissions energy’ using electricity from renewable sources to generate hydrogen fuel and capture carbon dioxide.
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Astronomer Alexie Leauthaud wins DOE Early Career Award
The award from DOE’s Early Career Research Program supports Leauthaud’s research on dark energy.
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Climate scientist Nicole Feldl wins NSF CAREER Award
NSF grant includes funding for climate research and for a cross-disciplinary environmental game project for students to develop a learning game about climate science.