UCI materials scientists discover design secrets of nearly indestructible insect
Southern California’s diabolical ironclad beetle can even survive being run over by car
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Architect Magazine, Oct. 16, 2020
Why a historic emissions drop from COVID is no cause to celebrate
Scientific American, Oct. 15, 2020
UCI, others see agriculture as major source of increase in atmospheric nitrous oxide
Long-lived greenhouse gas could hinder international climate goals, researchers say
UCI Advanced Power and Energy Program to research making steel with renewable resources
Department of Energy-funded project seeks to replace coal-fired plants with hydrogen electrolysis process
Balzan Prize is awarded to Susan Trumbore for contributions in Earth system dynamics
Susan Trumbore, UCI professor of Earth system science, is among four recipients of the 2020 Balzan Prize, one of the most prestigious international awards in natural science and humanities. She was recognized for her contributions in the field of Earth system dynamics. Trumbore, who is also a director of the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry […]
Hispanic Heritage Month 2020
Hispanic haven How UCI helps Latinx students strive and thrive By Lilibeth Garcia While National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15) honors the achievements of Americans who hail from Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, South America and Spain, UCI is continually aware of the accomplishments of Hispanic faculty, staff, students and alumni. In […]
What’s next: The future of environmental justice
As with the coronavirus, low-income communities of color are most affected by unsustainable practices
UCI and international institutions link Southeast Asia megadrought to drying in Africa
Previously unknown mid-Holocene event led to major changes in human settlement
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With more people staying home, UCI-led research on health effects of indoor air quality takes on new urgency