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From Maternal Health to Menopause: UC San Diego Unveils New Research
UCTV invites viewers to watch the UC San Diego Women’s Health Symposium, an event that brings together researchers, clinicians, and students to examine critical issues in women’s health across the lifespan. Organized by the Center for OB/GYN Research Innovation and the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, the symposium features new research on maternal…
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The Moral Economy of Extraction: Rethinking the Energy Transition
We often talk about the energy transition as a move away from fossil fuels—but what if we’ve simply traded one kind of extraction for another? In a recent lecture at UC San Diego, Helen Thompson, Professor of Political Economy at the University of Cambridge, laid out a compelling case that the global energy shift is…
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Built to Survive, Prone to Suffer: How Human Evolution Shapes Modern Health
Why do our bodies come with so many trade-offs—like back pain, difficult childbirth, or diseases linked to inflammation? Our newest CARTA series Mismatch: Human Origins and Modern Disease explores how different traits in the human body evolve over time—some as early as 1.5 billion years ago—and how those adaptations continue to affect our health today.…
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Pier into the Past: Scripps Women Who Changed Ocean Science
The Birch Aquarium shines a spotlight on the remarkable women who have shaped the field of marine plankton research at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Blending science, history, and art, Judit Hersko, presents her imaginative visual narrative series, “Pages from the Book of the Unknown Explorer.” Her performance transports viewers to the early days of Scripps…
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Inside “The Old Man”: Jeff Bridges and Amy Brenneman Reflect on Aging, Identity, and Connection
Acclaimed actors Jeff Bridges and Amy Brenneman joined a live audience at UC Santa Barbara to talk about their work on FX’s gripping psychological thriller, The Old Man. The series, which premiered in 2022, follows Dan Chase (Bridges), a former CIA operative who’s been living off the grid for decades. When an assassin tries to…
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Career Education is Changing the Game for Students in San Diego
Choosing the right school for your child can be overwhelming, but A Parent’s Guide to San Diego Schools is here to help. This research-based guide gives families clear information about local school options. A new focus for this year is the power of Career Technical Education (CTE). CTE is helping students prepare for real-world jobs…
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Breaking New Ground: Celebrating the 2024 Kyoto Prize Laureates
The Kyoto Prize is one of the world’s most prestigious honors, awarded annually to individuals who have made significant contributions to the betterment of humanity through science, technology, and the arts. Meet the 2024 laureates who continue to break new ground in their respective fields. William Forsythe – Kyoto Prize Laureate in Arts and Philosophy“Sometimes…
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America’s Evolving Political Landscape
The United States is at a crossroads, with its two major political parties undergoing significant transformations. To better understand these changes and their implications for the country’s future, historian and political commentator Heather Cox Richardson recently sat down with UC Berkeley professor of law and history Dylan Penningroth for a timely and thought-provoking conversation. As…
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Afro Italians on Screen: Stories of Resistance, Renaissance, and Community
Filmmakers Daphne Di Cinto and Medhin Paolos joins UCSB’s Stephanie Malia Hom to explore the history and lived experiences of Black African communities in Italy. Their discussion centers on two short films: Il Moro by Di Cinto and Asmarina by Paolos, each providing meaningful insights into Black identity, belonging, and resilience within Italian society. Di…
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Addressing Antisemitism on Campus: Lessons from History, Challenges for Today
In a time when hate speech and misinformation spread easily, it’s more important than ever to have honest conversations about antisemitism, history, and the role of higher education. In this powerful discussion, John A. Perez, Regent Emeritus of the University of California, sits down with Robert Williams, Ph.D., CEO of the USC Shoah Foundation, to…