Neurosciences PhD student Joanna Eckhardt, left, won the top prize at UC San Diego's 2026 Grad SLAM Final Round, while postdoctoral scholar Ido Avivi, right, took home first place in Postdoc PITCH. The back-to-back competitions were held at the Qualcomm Institute, April 2.

Three minutes. Big ideas. Real impact.

From sleep and brain health to preventing heart attacks, UC San Diego researchers took the stage to make complex science clear and compelling. Meet the Grad SLAM and Postdoc PITCH winners leading the way. https://bit.ly/4tk7yiA

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What if your EV charged when the sun is shining? UC San Diego research is helping move charging from nighttime to daytime, unlocking cleaner solar energy and more affordable workplace charging across California. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4sVu8Ob

A breakthrough in ocean science 🌊 @scrippsocean.bsky.social researchers developed GOFLOW, an AI method that turns satellite temperature data into detailed, hourly maps of ocean currents. A major step forward for climate science and forecasting: https://bit.ly/4sAJHtM #AI #ClimateResearch

Supply Disruptions and Energy Security | Econofact As the war in Iran continues, the costs and risks to the global economy are mounting. A new wave of efforts to boost energy security will likely follow.

Energy security isn’t guaranteed. UC San Diego’s David Victor explains Hormuz disruptions reshaping oil markets. https://bit.ly/42ehTk6

#Oil #IranWar #EnergyPolicy #GlobalEconomy

Protecting Lives on Earth, With Space With innovative approaches to life-threatening diseases and natural disasters, UC San Diego researchers are making critical breakthroughs.

Space research is saving lives here on Earth. At UC San Diego, scientists are using space to accelerate disease research, improve climate and disaster prediction, and track asteroid threats before they become real risks. https://bit.ly/4cs19ux

#UCSD #SpaceResearch #STEM

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What happens when AI becomes part of how we learn? On campus, students and faculty are exploring new approaches — engaging with these tools and the ideas behind them. https://bit.ly/41qvMvi

#AI #HigherEducation

Artemis II Astronauts inside a spacecraft, wearing black uniforms with a mission patch. They are floating due to zero gravity. The background shows equipment and a Canadian flag. Text below reads: "Why is the Artemis II Mission Landing off the Coast of San Diego?"

Artemis II is making history with the first crewed mission to orbit the moon since 1972, and its return is happening right off the coast of San Diego on April 10. Why here? @jacobsschool.bsky.social expert weighs in: https://bit.ly/3NRuZAw

PC: @NASA

#Artemis #SanDiego

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UC San Diego graduate programs continue to earn national recognition in the latest rankings from @usnews.com, highlighting the strength and impact of our academic community.

Read more about the rankings and what sets UC San Diego apart 🔗 https://bit.ly/4cwip2W

"Join us for a #ClimateDanceParty celebrating ocean science, climate solutions, and community with @scrippsocean.bsky.social alumna @ayanaeliza.bsky.social!

🎶 Dance. 🐟 Connect. 🐠 Explore #BirchAquarium 🎉

Tickets are going FAST — grab yours ⬇️
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Yes, the beach is steps away — but that’s only part of the story. A recent No. 1 ranking from Surfer Magazine reflects a campus where surf classes, board shaping and a nationally competitive team are part of everyday life. 🏄🌊 https://bit.ly/4bOzNjc

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From research to real-world impact

KatoMed, a UC San Diego–connected startup, is advancing spine surgery with a navigation tool designed for greater accuracy and efficiency. https://bit.ly/4t1Fe4n

HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ Nails How Hospital Cyberattacks Create Chaos A hit medical drama is sparking questions about hospital cyberattacks. Two experts explain how these scenarios play out in real life — and what's at stake for patient care.

When hospital systems go down, the consequences are real.

HBO's The Pitt shows the chaos of a cyberattack but UC San Diego experts say it’s not fiction.

These incidents can delay care, disrupt diagnoses and put patients at risk. https://bit.ly/4bXCoHL

#UCSanDiego #Healthcare

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TikTok skin care trends are everywhere, but do they actually work?

A UC San Diego dermatologist at @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social breaks down what’s helpful, what’s overhyped and what could harm your skin: https://bit.ly/48r4CIq

#Skincare #SkinHealth #Dermatology #UCSanDiego #TikTok

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The countdown is on for our eighth annual Triton Giving Day. On April 29, join the UC San Diego community and unlock possibility together. 🔱💙

Learn more: tritongivingday.ucsd.edu

#TritonGivingDay

A UC San Diego Tool Teaching Code to 25 Million is Even More Critical in Age of AI When generative AI began writing code with uncanny fluency, it sparked a question: If a chatbot can build software, do people still need to learn to code? Professor of Cognitive Science Philip Guo say...

If #AI can write code, do people still need to learn programming? 🖥️ According to UC San Diego cognitive scientist Philip Guo, the answer is clear: understanding code is more important than ever, especially to evaluate and debug AI-generated outputs. https://bit.ly/47oddeF

A group of individuals are gathered in a classroom, with one person speaking in the foreground. They stand near a table displaying a model, and a corkboard with papers and artwork is visible in the background.

A plush orangutan toy is playfully spread out on a wooden table, surrounded by green leaves. Next to it, a laptop rests on a milk crate, and a small plush carrot toy sits nearby. The setting is a classroom.

A person in a maroon cap and gray sweatshirt is working on an intricate circuit board at a table. There is a gaming controller on the table, along with a small chessboard and some wires. The setting is a classroom.

A person wearing a cap and hoodie interacts with a colorful, green mechanical device on a table. There are several people watching in the background, standing in a workshop with bright overhead lights and various tools visible.

Not your typical robotics class. 🤖 This experimental UC San Diego course challenges students to build machines that express emotion, combining coding, mechanics and artistic vision into something entirely new. https://bit.ly/4uVp7XE

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A smarter way to edit DNA 🧬 Scientists at UC San Diego created a new base editing tool that reduces unwanted “bystander” changes while keeping high efficiency 🔗 https://bit.ly/4taaVIz

#UCSanDiego #GeneEditing #Biotech #Genetics #STEM

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Touching down at San Diego International Airport? ✈️

Keep an eye out for our iconic trident in Terminal 2 near Carousel 5 at baggage claim and in Terminal 1 by the gates.

Snap a photo when you spot it and tag @ucsandiego on Instagram for a chance to be featured on our socials.

Match Day results are in! 📩

Match Day is when medical students across the country match into a specialty program to train for the next 3-7 years.

We congratulate our hardworking MS4s on their accomplishments and bright futures ahead in medicine! 🩺

Recent Pandemic Viruses Jumped to Humans Without Prior Adaptation, UC San Diego Study Finds There is no evolutionary signal suggesting that these viruses were being “pre-adapted” for humans prior to their outbreaks. Instead, measurable changes in selection typically appeared only after susta...

Pandemic viruses may not need special mutations before infecting humans.

A UC San Diego study analyzing multiple viral families found most zoonotic viruses spill over without prior evolutionary adaptation, offering new insight into how outbreaks begin. https://bit.ly/4lpfa00

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The big day is finally here! ✉️‼️ 🧜‍♂️ 🔱

First-year application decisions are now available in your portal.

Congratulations and welcome to UC San Diego. 💙

Don’t forget to tag us in your content for a chance to be featured. 👀

#ClassOf2030 #UCSD #UCSanDiego

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Can dogs using “word buttons” actually understand what they’re saying?

Researchers at UC San Diego are analyzing millions of button presses to find out and the results could reshape how we think about AI and meaning: https://bit.ly/4byW7fc

#UCSanDiego #AI

Californians are getting less time to breathe between #wildfire smoke events.

A @scrippsocean.bsky.social study found recovery windows between smoke waves have shrunk by more than 60% since 2006, with the biggest impacts on vulnerable communities. https://bit.ly/4sb0cNS #ClimateChange

Recent Pandemic Viruses Jumped to Humans Without Prior Adaptation, UC San Diego Study Finds There is no evolutionary signal suggesting that these viruses were being “pre-adapted” for humans prior to their outbreaks. Instead, measurable changes in selection typically appeared only after susta...

Pandemic viruses may not need special mutations before infecting humans.

A UC San Diego study analyzing multiple viral families found most zoonotic viruses spill over without prior evolutionary adaptation, offering new insight into how outbreaks begin. https://bit.ly/4lpfa00

Human-Made Chemicals Found Throughout Ocean Environments A new study analyzing more than 2,300 seawater samples from around the world has found that human-made chemicals — from plastic additives and industrial lubricants to pharmaceuticals and pesticides — ...

🌊 A global analysis of more than 2,300 seawater samples found that human-made chemicals, from plastic additives and industrial lubricants to pharmaceuticals and pesticides, are widespread in the ocean.

📸: @ucsandiego.bsky.social photographer @erikjepsen.bsky.social

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A new brain-inspired hardware platform developed at UC San Diego could help #AI run faster while using far less energy. The system successfully recognized spoken digits and detected early signs of epileptic seizures in tests. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4rwRVmi

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San Diego’s giant kelp forests are in decline. 🌿 A new @scrippsocean.bsky.social study tracks 40+ years and 14,000 kelp plants, revealing how warming ocean temperatures are reshaping this iconic coastal ecosystem. 🌊 https://bit.ly/47HCKPV


#ClimateScience #OceanScience #Oceanography #SanDiego

Announcement for UC San Diego Commencement on June 12-14, 2026. Keynote by 2025 Nobel Laureate and UC San Diego alumnus Fred Ramsdell, class of '83. Image includes a person smiling, wearing glasses and a blue jacket, with an abstract colorful background.

Introducing our 2026 All Campus Commencement speaker: Nobel laureate Fred Ramsdell ’83, returning to inspire the Class of 2026. 🎓

A person stands on a beach during a vibrant sunset, featuring a dramatic sky with colorful shades of orange, red, and purple. The silhouette of Scripps Pier stretches into the ocean. The wet sand reflects the vivid colors of the sky.

Surfers carrying boards walk along the beach at sunset, with vibrant orange, red, and purple hues in the sky and reflections on the wet sand. The ocean is calm, and a hillside with lights is visible in the distance.

It's almost time to spring forward, Tritons! 🕰️ 🌞 🏄 🌻 ⛱️

Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

📷: @erikjepsen on Instagram

#DaylightSavingTime #UCSD #UCSanDiego

Americans Don’t Just Fear Driverless Cars Will Crash — They Fear Mass Job Losses While much of the public debate about self-driving cars focuses on safety, a new national study from the UC San Diego reveals many Americans’ doubts about driverless focused on the technology’s econom...

6 in 10 Americans say they would avoid riding in a driverless car, according to a UC San Diego study. 🚙

Many concerns go beyond safety, including job losses for those in driving and delivery work.

#DriverlessCars #AutonomousVehicles #AI #Waymo