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Oceans in the Lab
It is designed to replicate and study interactions between the ocean and atmosphere under highly controlled, realistic environmental conditions. At 120 feet long and holding 36,000 gallons of water, the Scripps Ocean-Atmosphere Research Simulator (SOARS) is a unique facility at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. SOARS is much more than a wave generator. It simulates the…
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Autism Tree Annual Neurodiversity Conference
The Autism Tree Project Foundation (ATPF) is dedicated to improving autism and neurodiverse communities by enhancing early autism diagnoses and providing support for families. Their initiatives focus on early intervention, education, and fostering community connections to ensure individuals with autism and their families receive comprehensive assistance. The Foundation hosts the Annual Neurodiversity Conference, a platform…
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Crunching Numbers to Test the Limits of Computers
Mathematics is a universal language that helps us understand and describe the world through logic and problem-solving. It shapes the technology we use daily, from smartphones and computers to the sensors in our cars. As computer technology rapidly evolves, artificial intelligence is pushing the boundaries even further—enabling faster access to information and smarter decision-making. But…
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Art Meets Scientific Discovery
“There were moments when I wondered, ‘What am I doing?’” That’s Ron Miriello, a San Diego artist and graphic designer, reflecting on his passion project, Found Adrift. This art installation is inspired by a scrapbook of seaweed created in the 1870s by a young woman in Searsport, Maine. He says he had to silence his…
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Velvet Vocals and Smooth Vibes
Known for expressing feelings of love, passion, and heartache… you will feel the smooth R&B rhythms of Kevin Flournoy as he takes the Guggenheim Theater stage at UC San Diego’s Park & Market and hits you with emotional depth and soulful lyrics in this latest performance of the Intersections Concert Series. An unstoppable behind-the-scenes force…
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The Intersection of Science and Art
What if art could shape the way we think about the future—our brains, our environment, and even artificial intelligence? In her latest exhibition Synaptic Sculpture at ICA, Pinar Yoldas,Ph.D., explores these questions through a stunning fusion of digital tools, biotechnology, and speculative design. From sculptures that mirror the brain’s evolving neural connections to AI-driven storytelling…