greenland

Measuring Earth’s Meltdown

An expedition to Greenland with UCI glaciologists reveals ‘time bomb’ effects of global warming

UCI, NASA experts predict quiet year for Amazon fires

Based on a variety of satellite data, UC Irvine and NASA researchers expect Amazon forests this year to see a below-average wildfire season.

Pangea World unveils transnational model for science research and conservation

Irvine, Calif., Feb. 11, 2014 – An international endeavor combining science research with a business model centered on luxury resort developments and resort-style estates was unveiled Friday by Pangea World at the Arnold & Mabel Beckman Center of the National Academies of Sciences & Engineering. The kickoff symposium, “The Economic Epic of Earth’s Evolution: the […]

Upcoming Amazon wildfire season risk is high, UCI and NASA researchers find

This year’s wildfire season could be a rough one in already ravaged Amazon rain forests, according to new predictions by UC Irvine and NASA scientists.

Highlights of 2012 at UCI

Year brings scientific advances, national accolades, international outreach, student achievement and loss of campus stalwarts

Troubled waters

UCI hydrologist Jay Famiglietti stars in new documentary about water scarcity, pollution.

No day at the beach

Global warming could cut into mental health benefits of beaches.

Blog explains science behind the weather

UCI Earth science graduate students created a blog that predicts and explains the science behind Orange County weather.

Weather blog

Bloggers apply National Weather Service data to Orange County conditions and topography to create a detailed, scientific report.

Hot shots

New researchers elevate climate change research