This month in science:
Elephant seals lend visibility in ocean's twilight zone; AAAS names organelle discovery most outstanding paper in 2024; alums push the boundaries of biotech, and more.
Some of the university's most impactful research on cancer, disease prevention, and other vital areas would not have been possible without federal funding. See all that we've done and join our campaign to protect life-saving research now.
Recent undergraduate Caitlyn Nojiri (class of 2024) led a new study that shows how supernovae in the deep recesses of space can bombard Earth with cosmic rays powerful enough to break DNA and alter the evolution of living creatures. She now hopes to get a Ph.D. in astrophysics.
For his many years of mentoring students to become scientists, UCSC chemistry and biochemistry professor Phil Crews will receive the American Society of Pharmacognosy's inaugural Phillip Crews Mentorship Award. The award was established to highlight the vital role of mentorship in scientific progress, particularly in fostering the careers of individuals historically underrepresented in the sciences.
Bookshop Santa Cruz welcomes Nia Imara, assistant professor of astronomy and astrophysics, for a discussion on her new book Painting the Cosmos: How Art and Science Intersect to Reveal the Secrets of the Universe—
a visually stunning and captivating book that will inspire you to see the world around you in a brand new, fascinating light where space and art are beautifully intertwined. Imara will be in conversation with fellow UC Santa Cruz astronomy professor Puragra "Raja" GuhaThakurta.
Join us as Bob Williams, a scientist who witnessed it all, discusses the observations of distant galaxies made by the Hubble Space Telescope and how these discoveries shed light on the history and evolution of the universe's large-scale structure.
