Welcome to the Polar World

4 min read
There wasn’t any wind whipping around to bite at the exposed skin on my face, but the chill that rose from the packed snow was enough to keep my cheeks and nose red. Patrick and I waited outside the known den of a mother polar bear for about two days. Read More

King Kong Airlines

2 min read
First off, I have a love—hate relationship with Peter Jackson. While his movies are masterpieces, BOB DAM, they are TWO DAMSBobdamit long. During winter break, it took both the flight home and the flight back to watch King Kong. Read More

Research Roundup (Winter ’15, Week 4)

2 min read
Every week our Research Editors highlight a few of the latest headlines in science news and explain why these pieces are interesting and applicable to our classes at UC San Diego. If you find an engaging science article, share it with us on our Facebook page and your highlight may just be featured! Read More

Have Scientists Found a Way to Control “Uncontrolled Cell Growth?”

5 min read
Breast cancer continues to be one of the most rampant manifestations of cancers today. It is the second leading cause of death among women. Cutting-edge research has allowed scientists and physicians to develop a number of treatment methods and preventive measures to fight breast cancer. Read More

Stars Wasting Away

4 min read
I had been wading through the surf on the beach at the Scripps Coastal Reserve in La Jolla, California for almost half an hour when I found a cluster of sea stars in a tide pool. Large, smooth rocks slick... Read More

Research Roundup (Winter ’15, Week 3)

2 min read
Every week our Research Editors highlight a few of the latest headlines in science news and explain why these pieces are interesting and applicable to our classes at UC San Diego. If you find an engaging science article, share it with us on our Facebook page and your highlight may just be featured! Read More