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How to Talk About Research
What does it take to make science stick with an audience? According to Lisa Warshaw and Rob Signer, Ph.D., it’s not just about what you say, but how you say it. In a compelling conversation, they lay out the tools researchers need to communicate complex science clearly and memorably. Whether preparing for a media interview…
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Science in the White House: Tackling the Triple Crisis
How do we solve climate change, protect biodiversity, and reduce inequality—without treating them as separate problems? That’s the question Jane Lubchenco, Professor of Marine Biology at Oregon State University and former Deputy Director for Climate and Environment in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, explored in a recent talk at UC San…
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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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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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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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Lust or Love: Understanding the Origin of Love
Human beings show a range of emotional attachment, affection, and infatuation often referred to as “love.” Love promotes long-lasting and secure relationships that involve nurturing and support. Biological mechanisms underlying such behavior involve ancient neuropeptides and their receptors in the brain. These systems are also involved in reproduction, ranging from mating and pair-bonding, to giving…
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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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Feeling Anxious? You’re Not Alone
“I want to begin with the bad news.” That’s how Jaime Pineda, professor emeritus of cognitive science at UC San Diego, opened his recent talk at the Geisel Library. “The bad news is that many surveys have been done asking people whether there is a mental crisis in the U.S. Specifically, they ask if people…
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2024 – The Year of AI
The AI revolution surged through 2024, transforming how we live, learn, and work. Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, DALL-E 2, and Bard redefined creativity and efficiency, empowering us to analyze data, craft content, and innovate across industries. From healthcare to finance, software development to art, these advancements are reshaping everyday life. But as AI accelerates,…