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  • Oceans in the Lab

    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…

    April 16, 2025
  • Autism Tree Annual Neurodiversity Conference

    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…

    April 9, 2025
  • Author Mitch Albom Finds His Rainbow

    Author Mitch Albom Finds His Rainbow

    Celebrated author Mitch Albom’s opening words on the 30th Anniversary Writer’s Symposium stage are an instant hit. Seated across from host Dean Nelson, Albom squirms in an oversized Queen Anne wingback chair. The moment sparks a memory of a particularly uncomfortable appearance on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” when his feet dangled off the floor, leaving…

    April 1, 2025
  • Lust or Love: Understanding the Origin of Love

    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…

    March 26, 2025
  • Crunching Numbers to Test the Limits of Computers

    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…

    March 19, 2025
  • Unlocking the Future of Aging

    Unlocking the Future of Aging

    What if the key to longevity is already within us? In a fascinating talk, Michael J. Corley, Ph.D., dives into cutting-edge research on aging, the role of ancient viruses in our DNA, and how simple lifestyle changes can have a profound impact on our health. Dr. Corley explores the intricate connection between our gut microbiome…

    March 12, 2025
  • Art Meets Scientific Discovery

    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…

    March 5, 2025
  • Velvet Vocals and Smooth Vibes

    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…

    February 19, 2025
  • Feeling Anxious? You’re Not Alone

    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…

    February 12, 2025
  • The Intersection of Science and Art

    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…

    February 5, 2025
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