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History professor to establish new program in Ancient Studies at UCSC
History professor Charles Hedrick will use his recent UC Presidential Chair appointment to establish and develop a new program in Ancient Studies on the UCSC campus.
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Scientists propose a “genome zoo” of 10,000 vertebrate species
In the most comprehensive study of animal evolution ever attempted, an international consortium of scientists plans to assemble a collection of DNA sequences for 10,000 vertebrate species.
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Historic district plaque symbolizes ‘stories yet untold’
With the unveiling of a permanent bronze plaque from the National Register of Historic Places, the Cowell Lime Works Historic district became not only the gateway to UC Santa Cruz, but also “to stories yet untold.”
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Legendary “man-eating” lions of Tsavo likely ate about 35 people–not 135, say scientists
The notorious “man-eating lions of Tsavo” that terrorized a railroad camp in Kenya in 1898 likely consumed about 35 people–far fewer than popular estimates.
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Archaeology course unlocks “silent history” of the slave trade in West Africa
Anthropologist J. Cameron Monroe led UCSC’s first undergraduate archaeological expedition to Benin this past summer.
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Lead poisoning threatens a vulnerable albatross population
Populations of Laysan albatross face severe declines due to widespread lead poisoning of chicks unless comprehensive cleanup measures gain momentum, according to a recent study.
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Project YouCan: UC Santa Cruz joins other UC campuses by pledging to double fundraising goal for student financial support
University of California President Mark Yudof has announced that the system’s ten campuses have embarked on a four-year effort to raise $1 billion for student financial support programs.
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Loik leads international collaboration on precipitation research
Michael Loik of environmental studies is the lead scientist on an international study of precipitation that’s part of Biosphere 2.
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Researchers to study hidden lakes beneath West Antarctic ice sheet
UCSC researchers will drill through a half-mile of ice to penetrate subglacial Lake Whillans and study hidden processes that govern the dynamics of the West Antarctic ice sheet.
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Friends group to unveil National Register of Historic Places plaque
A permanent National Register of Historic Places plaque will be placed near the Cook House to recognize the campus’s historic lime-producing district.
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Alum Sol Lipman popularizes 12-second “video tweets”
Alum Sol Lipman launched the popular 12mail app for iPhone, making it easier than ever to share short video clips on Facebook and Twitter.
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UC Santa Cruz to offer new Ph.D program in Film and Digital Media
UCSC announces a new graduate program leading to a Ph.D. in Film and Digital Media.