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Study finds 50 times more native trees on rat-free Palmyra Atoll
July 17, 2018
New research demonstrates a strong positive benefit to native trees after removal of an invasive species.
Without coral reefs, annual flood damages from storms could double globally
June 12, 2018
New study shows annual costs soaring to $272 billion, sending a powerful signal about reefs and their importance during the International Year of the Reef.
Help from the wizarding world
June 11, 2018
A gift from a Harry Potter–themed virtual running club enables a UC Santa Cruz professor to observe whales in Antarctica
Diverse campus landscapes are ideal outdoor laboratories—and classrooms
May 25, 2018
UC Santa Cruz is known for its beautiful landscapes, but its meadows, forests, farm fields, and coastal bluffs also support a range of scientific research and hands-on learning opportunities for students.
Biologist Beth Shapiro selected as Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator
May 23, 2018
Shapiro’s Paleogenomics Lab at UC Santa Cruz uses ancient DNA to study evolutionary history and the effects of environmental change on species and ecosystems.
Elkhorn Slough scientist Kerstin Wasson honored as 'wetland hero'
May 4, 2018
An adjunct professor at UC Santa Cruz, Wasson will receive the 2018 National Wetlands Award for Scientific Research.
Undergraduate Eric Medina wins $15,000 Strauss Scholarship to reinvigorate Oakes Garden
May 1, 2018
Eric Medina, a fourth year at UC Santa Cruz double majoring in ecology and evolutionary biology and Latin American and Latino studies, has received a $15,000 public service scholarship to reinvigorate the garden at Oakes College.
Award-winning biologist and writer Sean B. Carroll to speak at UC Santa Cruz
April 26, 2018
Carroll will give the 2018 Sinsheimer Lecture on Thursday, May 10, followed by a free screening of the film 'The Serengeti Rules' on May 11 at the Rio Theater.
Teaching on the edge
April 16, 2018
Four of UC Santa Cruz’s most innovative educators will offer insights and advice about fostering lively, dynamic, and relevant classrooms during a special edition of the Alumni Weekend Teach-Ins.
Plant scientist Jean Langenheim honored by Graduate Women in Science
January 11, 2012
The Graduate Women in Science organization Sigma Delta Epsilon has awarded its highest honor, national honorary membership, to UC Santa Cruz plant scientist Jean Langenheim in recognition of her outstanding achievements in scientific research.
QUEST TV profiles biologist Dan Costa
July 27, 2011
UCSC biologist Dan Costa is featured in a new episode of KQED's QUEST TV program.
Loss of large predators has caused widespread disruption of ecosystems
July 14, 2011
The decline of large predators and other "apex consumers" at the top of the food chain has disrupted ecosystems all over the planet, according to a review of recent findings.
