UC San Diego School of Physical Sciences
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Departments of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
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‘We’re Not a Line Item’—A Patient’s Plea to Protect Research Funding
Kimberly Peters, who is currently being treated for cancer at UC San Diego Health, has one message for leaders in government: Don't cut science funding.
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A powerful plea to protect research funding. Kim Peters not only works at UC San Diego, she's also a patient. bit.ly/4puQo0i #FundScience
Math is having a moment. The Quantum Computing club brings the thrill of "scientific gambling" with probabilities to UC San Diego.
UC San Diego students are tackling #QuantumComputing before it goes mainstream in a #UCSD undergraduate club. Enthusiasm abounds. Club president Rebecca Breihan describes the field as "thrilling."
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Student Club Takes the Leap into Quantum Computing
“I’m drawn to that sense of exploration where I’m standing at the frontier of a technology that’s still being defined,
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November 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Math is having a moment. The Quantum Computing club brings the thrill of "scientific gambling" with probabilities to UC San Diego.
A look back at the career of Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Ed Dennis, who received this year's Revelle Medal, the highest honor awarded by UC San Diego to recognize faculty members for sustained, distinguished and extraordinary service to the campus. https://bit.ly/3K77dyu
November 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
A look back at the career of Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Ed Dennis, who received this year's Revelle Medal, the highest honor awarded by UC San Diego to recognize faculty members for sustained, distinguished and extraordinary service to the campus. https://bit.ly/3K77dyu
A new report from #OpenAI shows how GPT-5 can help with research from black holes to math puzzles. But don't worry, humans are still an essential ingredient. Reporting from Deni Ellis Béchard / Scientific American
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#ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfAI
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#ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfAI
What Does GPT-5 Have to Say about Black Holes, Math Puzzles and Cancer? A Lot
A new paper shows AI emerging as a tool that helps scientists test ideas, navigate literature and refine experiments
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November 21, 2025 at 11:32 PM
A new report from #OpenAI shows how GPT-5 can help with research from black holes to math puzzles. But don't worry, humans are still an essential ingredient. Reporting from Deni Ellis Béchard / Scientific American
https://bit.ly/47UPSBX
#ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfAI
https://bit.ly/47UPSBX
#ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfAI
Does UC San Diego chemistry prof (and resident phone battery expert) charge his phone to 100%? Read this Tech Radar myth buster article to find out: https://bit.ly/4oS1Su5 #TechTips #BatteryLife #SmartphoneTips
November 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Does UC San Diego chemistry prof (and resident phone battery expert) charge his phone to 100%? Read this Tech Radar myth buster article to find out: https://bit.ly/4oS1Su5 #TechTips #BatteryLife #SmartphoneTips
Congrats to Dusan Keres and Alexis Komor on making the 2025 list of #HighlyCitedResearchers. According to Clarivate, they have “contributed to extending the frontiers of knowledge and to innovations that make the world healthier and more sustainable.” #InnovationInScience
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November 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Congrats to Dusan Keres and Alexis Komor on making the 2025 list of #HighlyCitedResearchers. According to Clarivate, they have “contributed to extending the frontiers of knowledge and to innovations that make the world healthier and more sustainable.” #InnovationInScience
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Congrats to Floor Broekgaarden and Aobo Li on their Convene & Influence award for SMASH, SMASH, an interdisciplinary initiative focused on applying AI and #MachineLearning to cosmic and physical phenomena through seminars, hackathons, and conferences. https://bit.ly/4oZN5xz #AIInScience
November 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Congrats to Floor Broekgaarden and Aobo Li on their Convene & Influence award for SMASH, SMASH, an interdisciplinary initiative focused on applying AI and #MachineLearning to cosmic and physical phenomena through seminars, hackathons, and conferences. https://bit.ly/4oZN5xz #AIInScience
Join UC San Diego Distinguished Professor of Chemistry Seth Cohen (and MOF expert) on Nov. 26 for a webinar on metal-organic frameworks -- the innovative materials at the heart of this year's #NobelPrize in Chemistry. https://bit.ly/444x0Or
November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Join UC San Diego Distinguished Professor of Chemistry Seth Cohen (and MOF expert) on Nov. 26 for a webinar on metal-organic frameworks -- the innovative materials at the heart of this year's #NobelPrize in Chemistry. https://bit.ly/444x0Or
What does it really take to get into a UC? Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions at UC Davis Robert Penman debunks TikTok "advice" on how to make the strongest application so you can land your dream UC school. https://bit.ly/4nUaO0z #UCAdmissions #CollegeBound
November 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
What does it really take to get into a UC? Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions at UC Davis Robert Penman debunks TikTok "advice" on how to make the strongest application so you can land your dream UC school. https://bit.ly/4nUaO0z #UCAdmissions #CollegeBound
Synchronization abounds in nature and now researchers at UC San Diego have unlocked the mathematics that govern oscillators operating at similar frequencies in the intestine, creating a staircase effect that helps move digestion along. More in the article from U.S. News https://bit.ly/4nHKk2r
Study Finds Surprising Link Between Gut and Brain Rhythms
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November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Synchronization abounds in nature and now researchers at UC San Diego have unlocked the mathematics that govern oscillators operating at similar frequencies in the intestine, creating a staircase effect that helps move digestion along. More in the article from U.S. News https://bit.ly/4nHKk2r
Congrats to Algenesis, co-founded by UC San Diego's Mike Burkart and Skip Pomeroy, on earning the 2025 Polyurethane Innovation Award for their 100% biodegradable Soleic polyols, keeping #microplastics out of our environment and bodies. https://bit.ly/47pKXZy #BiodegradablePlastic #PlasticPollution
November 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Congrats to Algenesis, co-founded by UC San Diego's Mike Burkart and Skip Pomeroy, on earning the 2025 Polyurethane Innovation Award for their 100% biodegradable Soleic polyols, keeping #microplastics out of our environment and bodies. https://bit.ly/47pKXZy #BiodegradablePlastic #PlasticPollution
In a painstaking, yearslong process, researchers from UC San Diego and Berkeley, led by chem prof Mark Thiemens, have broken new ground in understanding the role ultraviolet solar radiation plays in creating planetary atmospheres and possible implications for missions to Mars. https://bit.ly/3LsROZr
Like the Sun, ALS Fractures Nitrogen Gas to Study Alien Atmospheres
A research team used the ALS to recreate how the Sun breaks apart nitrogen to inform a new model that can be used to understand the fate of a variety of elemental isotopes to explain atmospheric evolution on planets across the solar system. Read more »
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November 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
In a painstaking, yearslong process, researchers from UC San Diego and Berkeley, led by chem prof Mark Thiemens, have broken new ground in understanding the role ultraviolet solar radiation plays in creating planetary atmospheres and possible implications for missions to Mars. https://bit.ly/3LsROZr
Congrats to chemistry professor Stacey Brydges on being appointed acting associate dean of the Division of Undergraduate Education. Stacey has devoted many years to advancing access and engagement in the sciences and higher education for undergrad and graduate students.
November 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Congrats to chemistry professor Stacey Brydges on being appointed acting associate dean of the Division of Undergraduate Education. Stacey has devoted many years to advancing access and engagement in the sciences and higher education for undergrad and graduate students.
Synchronization abounds in nature and now researchers at UC San Diego have unlocked the mathematics that govern oscillators operating at similar frequencies in the intestine that create a staircase effect. Their work appears in Physical Review Letters. https://bit.ly/3JCAfWk
How a Chorus of Synchronized Frequencies Helps You Digest Your Food
Synchronization abounds in nature and now researchers at UC San Diego have unlocked the mathematics that govern oscillators operating at similar frequencies in the intestine that lock onto each other in succession creating a staircase effect.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Synchronization abounds in nature and now researchers at UC San Diego have unlocked the mathematics that govern oscillators operating at similar frequencies in the intestine that create a staircase effect. Their work appears in Physical Review Letters. https://bit.ly/3JCAfWk
Join American Philosophical Society and Scripps Research on November 11 for a talk with Kimberly Prather PhD on how early observations about the “air” continue to inform the relationship between climate and human health.
This hybrid event is free but registration is required: https://bit.ly/4oeBgD9
This hybrid event is free but registration is required: https://bit.ly/4oeBgD9
November 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Join American Philosophical Society and Scripps Research on November 11 for a talk with Kimberly Prather PhD on how early observations about the “air” continue to inform the relationship between climate and human health.
This hybrid event is free but registration is required: https://bit.ly/4oeBgD9
This hybrid event is free but registration is required: https://bit.ly/4oeBgD9
Curious about the creepiest, scariest, strangest research at UC San Diego, including the search for aliens? Read the story...if you dare. https://bit.ly/4hAItLl
October 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Curious about the creepiest, scariest, strangest research at UC San Diego, including the search for aliens? Read the story...if you dare. https://bit.ly/4hAItLl
Congratulations to Leonid Butov and Wei Xiong on being named fellows of the American Physical Society! 🎉
October 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Congratulations to Leonid Butov and Wei Xiong on being named fellows of the American Physical Society! 🎉
Congratulations to Haiwang Yong for receiving the Early Career Research Program Award from the Department of Energy! 🎉
October 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Congratulations to Haiwang Yong for receiving the Early Career Research Program Award from the Department of Energy! 🎉
Congratulations to the 2025 recipients of the prestigious Revelle Medal -- including Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Ed Dennis -- the highest honor awarded by UC San Diego to recognize faculty members for sustained, distinguished and extraordinary service to the campus. https://bit.ly/4hqql6z
October 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Congratulations to the 2025 recipients of the prestigious Revelle Medal -- including Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Ed Dennis -- the highest honor awarded by UC San Diego to recognize faculty members for sustained, distinguished and extraordinary service to the campus. https://bit.ly/4hqql6z
There's no place like homecoming 🏀
Celebrate all that makes UC San Diego bold, curious and full of Triton pride. From Division I athletics — including men's and women's hoops — to dynamic campus experiences and moments of discovery, the lineup is packed with excitement. https://homecoming.ucsd.edu/
Celebrate all that makes UC San Diego bold, curious and full of Triton pride. From Division I athletics — including men's and women's hoops — to dynamic campus experiences and moments of discovery, the lineup is packed with excitement. https://homecoming.ucsd.edu/
October 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
There's no place like homecoming 🏀
Celebrate all that makes UC San Diego bold, curious and full of Triton pride. From Division I athletics — including men's and women's hoops — to dynamic campus experiences and moments of discovery, the lineup is packed with excitement. https://homecoming.ucsd.edu/
Celebrate all that makes UC San Diego bold, curious and full of Triton pride. From Division I athletics — including men's and women's hoops — to dynamic campus experiences and moments of discovery, the lineup is packed with excitement. https://homecoming.ucsd.edu/
Natalie is a grad student in Alexis Komor's lab working to make diagnoses for heart disease and cancer easier. Without funding from the NIH, her research would not be possible. #BehindEveryBreakthrough #FundScience
October 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Natalie is a grad student in Alexis Komor's lab working to make diagnoses for heart disease and cancer easier. Without funding from the NIH, her research would not be possible. #BehindEveryBreakthrough #FundScience
Different types of gene-editing hold the promise of personalized treatment for often fatal genetic disorders. Base-editing was developed by UC San Diego chemistry professor Alexis Komor and is already being used by doctors. https://bit.ly/3W7po9H
Progress and Pressure: Taking Stock of the CRISPR Landscape
Despite setbacks and funding cuts — and a quieting of the hype blaring its arrival — multiple CRISPR-based trials are underway, and life-saving treatments have been developed.
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October 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Different types of gene-editing hold the promise of personalized treatment for often fatal genetic disorders. Base-editing was developed by UC San Diego chemistry professor Alexis Komor and is already being used by doctors. https://bit.ly/3W7po9H
Researchers in Itay Budin's lab, incl. William Moore, have created a tool with the power to see lipid movement inside cells in unprecedented detail. The tool uses fluorogens to illuminate certain lipids while other remain dark. Their work appears in Nature Chemical Biology. https://bit.ly/4hnDFZG
The Many FACES of Lipid Research
Scientists have long wanted to get a closer look at the movement of lipids around a cell, but it’s tough to visualize with traditional light microscopy. UC San Diego researchers have unveiled a new technology with the power to see cells in unprecedented detail.
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October 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Researchers in Itay Budin's lab, incl. William Moore, have created a tool with the power to see lipid movement inside cells in unprecedented detail. The tool uses fluorogens to illuminate certain lipids while other remain dark. Their work appears in Nature Chemical Biology. https://bit.ly/4hnDFZG
⭐Congratulations⭐ to atmospheric chemist Kimberly Prather PhD for receiving the prestigious 2025 Susanne V. Hering Award from the American Association for Aerosol Research. She was awarded for her outstanding contributions to aerosol science, helping us all breathe cleaner, healthier air.
October 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
⭐Congratulations⭐ to atmospheric chemist Kimberly Prather PhD for receiving the prestigious 2025 Susanne V. Hering Award from the American Association for Aerosol Research. She was awarded for her outstanding contributions to aerosol science, helping us all breathe cleaner, healthier air.
Zack is a grad student in Alexis Komor's lab working to understand how gene point mutations affect genetic diseases like #SickleCellAnemia Without funding from the NIH, his research would not be possible. #BehindEveryBreakthrough #FundScience
October 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Zack is a grad student in Alexis Komor's lab working to understand how gene point mutations affect genetic diseases like #SickleCellAnemia Without funding from the NIH, his research would not be possible. #BehindEveryBreakthrough #FundScience
From immunotherapy to cleaner water to quantum computing, the University of California continues to do the research that matters most. None of it would be possible without funding from the federal government. https://bit.ly/4olPSjS #NobelPrize2025 #Fund Science
UC wins 5 Nobel Prizes in 3 days — and sets a new world record
These discoveries span decades and disciplines, but they all have one important thing in common: They’ve all relied on competitive funding from the federal government.
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October 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
From immunotherapy to cleaner water to quantum computing, the University of California continues to do the research that matters most. None of it would be possible without funding from the federal government. https://bit.ly/4olPSjS #NobelPrize2025 #Fund Science