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Regents’ special committee nominates Janet Napolitano for next UC president
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has been nominated for appointment as the 20th president of the University of California, Regent Sherry Lansing announced today (July 12).
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UCSC researchers develop 3D display with no ghosting for viewers without glasses
3D+2D TV allows viewers with stereo glasses to see 3D images, while viewers without the glasses see a normal 2D image.
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Geothermal power facility induces earthquakes, study finds
Seismologists found a strong correlation between seismic activity and operations for production of geothermal power.
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Lick Observatory’s ‘Saturday Stars’ program offers prime viewing opportunities
A new program at Lick Observatory offers prime viewing opportunities for amateur astronomy groups.
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Stanford, UCSC study predicts oil demand to peak around 2035
Fears of depleting the Earth’s supply of oil are unwarranted, according to new research, which describes instead a coming peak and decline in demand for oil.
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Latin American and Latino Studies professor wins career enhancement fellowship
Sylvanna Falcón, assistant professor of Latin American and Latino Studies at UC Santa Cruz, has been awarded a yearlong Career Enhancement Fellowship for junior faculty administered by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation.
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Seafloor research expedition features live online video feed
Hydrogeologist Andrew Fisher is leading an expedition to explore fluid flow and microbial habitats deep within the ocean crust.
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Military sonar can alter blue whale behavior
Blue whales off the coast of California changed their behavior when exposed to underwater sounds like those used in U.S. military exercises.
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UC Santa Cruz to offer new Spanish Studies B.A. degree
Beginning this fall, students at UC Santa Cruz can now declare a major in Spanish Studies, leading to a new bachelor of arts degree.
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Study reveals key step in protein synthesis
Scientists show how the protein-building ribosome translates genetic code into proteins without making mistakes.
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Court’s same sex marriage ruling called a sea change for gays, lesbians
The U.S. Supreme Court rulings on same sex marriage “suggest a sea change in our culture for gays and lesbians,” said a UC Santa Cruz social psychologist who studies issues of sexual identity.
