Meteorites analyzed, Erika Zavaleta appointed to California Fish and Game Commission, Confronting Climate Change on April 28, and more...
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This month in science: Meteorites analyzed, sea level linked to carbon cycle, Erika Zavaleta appointed to California Fish and Game Commission, Confronting Climate Change on April 28, job opportunities, and more...

The early atmospheres of rocky planets are thought to form mostly from gases released from the surface of the planet as a result of the intense heating during the accretion of planetary building blocks and later volcanic activity early in the planet’s development. (Illustration by Dan Durda/Southwest Research Institute)

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In a novel laboratory investigation of the initial atmospheres of Earth-like rocky planets, researchers at UC Santa Cruz heated pristine meteorite samples in a high-temperature furnace and analyzed the gases released.

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Marine barite extracted from deep-sea sediment cores, seen here in a scanning electron microscope image, provides a record of variations in ocean chemistry over geologic time. (Image by Adina Paytan)

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UC Santa Cruz is launching a new support center to advance the university’s innovation and industry engagement. The Innovation and Business Engagement Hub is designed to facilitate and strengthen connections between students, faculty, staff, alumni, industry leaders and investors, and the community.

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AWARDS & HONORS

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AWARDS & HONORS

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ONLINE VIA ZOOM  |  APRIL 28-29  |  5:30 P.M.  |  FREE EVENT

Confronting Climate Change is an annual public lecture series that brings together luminaries and the community to discuss the latest in climate science and policy, and share solutions to protect our planet's wellbeing. This year's theme is Food Security and how we can adapt to feed a growing population during unprecedented changes in our planet's climate, culture, and political landscape.

Seymour Center Lab Chat - Thursday, May 13

A Conversation with a Scientist: Stephanie Brodie, Ph.D.

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