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A new genetic clue to how humans got such big brains
Genomics researchers Sofie Salama and David Haussler were quoted in widespread international news coverage of their research identifying genes responsible for large brain size in humans, including stories in the Atlantic, Economist, Science, Financial Times, Nature, New Scientist, New York Times, Reuters, Scientist, CBC Radio, El Mundo, Xinhua, ResearchGate, Discover, and other media outlets.
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UC Santa Cruz Women in the Arts panel shares ideas, work
The Santa Cruz Sentinel ran a story about The Humanities Institute's Women in the Arts panel at Kuumbwa Jazz Center, moderated by feminist studies professor Bettina Aptheker and including emeritus music professor Nicole Paiement, history of art and visual culture professor Jennifer Gonzalez, National Book Award winner Robin Coste Lewis, and opera composer Laura Kaminsky.
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With swift cancellation of 'Roseanne,' ABC draws line in sand
Associate film and digital media professor L.S. Kim was interviewed by The Christian Science Monitor about ABC’s decision to terminate the Roseanne show, noting that it “sets a precedent,” adding “this powerful media company is setting a new example: there are consequences to abhorrent behavior, or at least there can be.”
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Galaxy simulations are at last matching reality—and producing surprising insights into cosmic evolution
Astronomer Sandra Faber was quoted in a Science article about simulations of galaxy formation.
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When black holes devour stars, it all depends on how you look at it
Astrophysicist Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz was quoted in coverage of his research on tidal disruption events, including stories from Astronomy Now, Daily Mail, Science Daily, Space Daily, and other media outlets.
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Awakening the grizzly: The epic past and possible future of brown bears
Biologist Beth Shapiro was quoted in a Pacific Standard article (also posted on ePeak) about the effort to reintroduce grizzlies to California.
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Craig Haney: Press forward on criminal justice reform
Distinguished Professor of Psychology Craig Haney published an opinion piece in the Santa Cruz Sentinel urging the community to continue to embrace criminal justice reform.
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Santa Cruz County Profiles: UCSC professor Flora Lu goes to the Amazon to study where nature, society meet
The Santa Cruz Sentinel profiled Environmental Studies Professor Flora Lu, who studies how the indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest interact with the natural environment.
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Costa Rica's coast struggles to survive against rising seas
Coastal scientist Borja Reguero was quoted in news stories about coastal erosion in Costa Rica, including stories from Christian Science Monitor, Reuters, and other media outlets.
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NASA's Space AI Hunts Exoplanets, Not Humans — Yet
Astronomer David Koo was quoted in a Space.com story about applications of artificial intelligence in astronomy.