October Impact Report

OCTOBER 2019

This month in science: Saving pumas with genomics, exposing fast radio bursts, fighting world hunger with synthetic biology, empowering inclusive science journalism, and more...

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 @ 7–8:30 p.m.

Flatté Lecture in Science: How does an Earth-like planet get made? ❯

Featuring planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton

Join us on November 18 as Lindy discusses new data from the NASA Psyche mission and the latest advancements in tracking liquid water here on Earth, throughout the solar system, on meteorites, and from observations of exoplanetary systems.

High-impact research

8 MIN READ

Genome sequencing could help save pumas from inbreeding ❯

6 MIN READ

Galaxy found to float in a tranquil sea of halo gas ❯

MOL. ECOL. | Reef fish caring for their young are taken advantage of by other fish ❯

APJ | When exoplanets collide ❯

KSBW | Seismologist discusses lessons learned from Loma Prieta Earthquake ❯

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DID YOU KNOW

A team of 16 undergraduates are working to fight world hunger with synthetic biology and chickens. Their mission: Create a vaccine for the deadly Newcastle disease.

Read the full story ❯

Impactful people

MCD BIOLOGY

Biologist Upasna Sharma wins NIH Director’s New Innovator Award ❯

SCIENCE COMMUNICATION

Erika Check Hayden boosts diversity and representation in science journalism ❯

WIRED | Alumnus Chris Moody is the style-quantifying astrophysicists of Silicon Valley ❯

NEWSROOM | Biophysicist David Kliger investigates how a protein causes blindness ❯

PRI | Biochemist Carrie Partch on Quantas’ first 20-hour nonstop flight ❯

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See who earned research funding this month ❯

Community impact

7 MIN READ

How a Santa Cruz toxicologist helped push through a ban on lead ammunition in California ❯

8 MIN READ

New IPCC Report: San Diego has unique edge to tackle climate change ❯

MERCURY | SFO to surround airport with 10-mile wall to protect against rising bay waters ❯

COMMUNITY EVENT

Halloween at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center ❯

October 31, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Wear your costume to the Seymour Center on Halloween and receive $2 off regular price admission!

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