Media Coverage
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Explosive star death witnessed by Hubble could help develop an early warning system
Astronomer Ryan Foley was quoted in coverage of his research on supernovas, including stories from CNN, Gizmodo, Space.com, CTV News, TechPost, PhysOrg, and other media outlets.
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Beyond tree planting: When to let forests restore themselves
Environmental Studies Professor Karen Holl discussed tree planting and forest regeneration considerations with Mongabay.
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As Droughts Worsen, What will Become of UCSC’s Slimy Icon?
Biologist Janet Leonard was featured in a Good Times story about banana slugs and drought.
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‘Manatee Man’, Jamal Galves, to study Coastal Science at University of California under WCS 2021 Conservation Leaders Scholarship
Manatee conservationist and Coastal Science and Policy Program graduate student Jamal Galves received a scholarship through the Wildlife Conservation Society.
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California will require large retailers to provide gender-neutral toy sections
Distinguished Professor of Psychology Campbell Leaper spoke with the Los Angeles Times about the impacts that gender labels on toys can have in childhood development.
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Computer Space launched the video game industry 50 years ago – here’s the real reason you probably haven’t heard of it
Computational Media Professor Noah Wardrip-Fruin wrote an article for the Conversation about the first commercial video game.
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Scientists Discover Explosive Process That Creates Massive Neutron Stars
Astronomer Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz was quoted in coverage of his research on neutron stars, including stories in Newsweek, SpaceRef, PhysOrg, and other media outlets.
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Self-Oscillating Circadian Clock Assembled in a Test Tube
Biochemist Carrie Partch was quoted in coverage of her latest research on biological clocks, including stories in Genetic Engineering News, PhysOrg, Mashable, and other media outlets.
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COVID precautions put more prisoners in isolation. It can mean long-term health woes
Psychology Professor Craig Haney discussed the long-term impacts of solitary confinement in prisons for a story shared by NPR.
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Nobel Prize in Physics honors research on climate, glass, and other complex systems
Physicist Peter Young was quoted in a Physics Today article about the work recognized with this year's Nobel Prize in Physics.
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COVID vaccines cut the risk of transmitting Delta — but not for long
Infectious disease expert Marm Kilpatrick was quoted in a Nature news story about the effectiveness of vaccines at reducing transmission of the delta variant of SARS-CoV-2.
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Salmon hatcheries need updated infrastructure and strategies
Coastal Science & Policy Program graduate student Tim Scully wrote a guest commentary for Cal Matters about Central Valley salmon restoration policy and resource needs.