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Using drone technology to protect air quality for farmworking communities 🌱 Researcher Javier Gonzalez-Rocha, his team, and community partners are addressing major gaps in traditional monitoring systems and revealing how pollutants affect people who work outdoors: https://bit.ly/3YMnxbE
February 12, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Using drone technology to protect air quality for farmworking communities 🌱 Researcher Javier Gonzalez-Rocha, his team, and community partners are addressing major gaps in traditional monitoring systems and revealing how pollutants affect people who work outdoors: https://bit.ly/3YMnxbE
New research shows early pregnancy may act as a “reset button” for how breast tissue ages, reducing the buildup of abnormal cells linked to breast cancer risk later in life 🧬 This protective effect can last decades, shaping long-term health: https://bit.ly/4rCYm7U
February 11, 2026 at 6:07 PM
New research shows early pregnancy may act as a “reset button” for how breast tissue ages, reducing the buildup of abnormal cells linked to breast cancer risk later in life 🧬 This protective effect can last decades, shaping long-term health: https://bit.ly/4rCYm7U
Long before the 19th Amendment, Black women in the Pacific Northwest were organizing, leading, and fighting for the vote. UCSC’s article brings these overlooked activists into focus and honors their vision of freedom and civic participation: https://bit.ly/4q8yuzl
February 10, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Long before the 19th Amendment, Black women in the Pacific Northwest were organizing, leading, and fighting for the vote. UCSC’s article brings these overlooked activists into focus and honors their vision of freedom and civic participation: https://bit.ly/4q8yuzl
Words in the real world, such as signs or posters, can mislead AI-enabled robots and autonomous systems into unsafe decisions. UC Santa Cruz researchers’ new findings show that this “environmental prompt injection” is a real security risk as AI grows: https://bit.ly/4qVkDhh
Misleading text in the physical world can hijack AI-enabled robots, cybersecurity study shows
New research anticipates hijacking against AI systems in order to create defenses for a more secure future.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Words in the real world, such as signs or posters, can mislead AI-enabled robots and autonomous systems into unsafe decisions. UC Santa Cruz researchers’ new findings show that this “environmental prompt injection” is a real security risk as AI grows: https://bit.ly/4qVkDhh
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New research from @ucsantacruz.bsky.social Genomics Institute affiliate Shaheen Sikandar shows that pregnancy may “reset” how breast tissue ages, reducing cell changes that are linked to higher breast cancer risk later in life. news.ucsc.edu/2026/01/preg...
February 6, 2026 at 10:11 PM
New research from @ucsantacruz.bsky.social Genomics Institute affiliate Shaheen Sikandar shows that pregnancy may “reset” how breast tissue ages, reducing cell changes that are linked to higher breast cancer risk later in life. news.ucsc.edu/2026/01/preg...
Art isn’t just reacting to the climate crisis; it’s helping lead the conversation. See how our artists and scientists are working together to turn research into experiences that help people feel, understand, and take action: https://bit.ly/46cmV32
February 5, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Art isn’t just reacting to the climate crisis; it’s helping lead the conversation. See how our artists and scientists are working together to turn research into experiences that help people feel, understand, and take action: https://bit.ly/46cmV32
Inspiring bold questions and creative visions is central to preparing the next generation to build a more equitable (and entertaining!) society and future. Shape the arts and culture you know and love and help foster a lifelong love of critical inquiry: https://bit.ly/49FXjyi
February 3, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Inspiring bold questions and creative visions is central to preparing the next generation to build a more equitable (and entertaining!) society and future. Shape the arts and culture you know and love and help foster a lifelong love of critical inquiry: https://bit.ly/49FXjyi
The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz is exploring how we flourish in physical, relational, intellectual, and ecological ways through its 2025-2025 theme: nourishment. Tune in for exciting events, including panel discussions, lectures, and more: https://bit.ly/4rbFeh3
February 2, 2026 at 8:57 PM
The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz is exploring how we flourish in physical, relational, intellectual, and ecological ways through its 2025-2025 theme: nourishment. Tune in for exciting events, including panel discussions, lectures, and more: https://bit.ly/4rbFeh3
Congratulations to alumnae Rosie Glen-Lambert & Hailey McAfee on their Off-Broadway debut at Soho Playhouse from Jan. 14-Feb. 13! 🎭 Their play, and her Children, centers othe n American gun violence epidemic through the perspective of an NRA spokesperson.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4qtAcfD
Read more: https://bit.ly/4qtAcfD
January 30, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Congratulations to alumnae Rosie Glen-Lambert & Hailey McAfee on their Off-Broadway debut at Soho Playhouse from Jan. 14-Feb. 13! 🎭 Their play, and her Children, centers othe n American gun violence epidemic through the perspective of an NRA spokesperson.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4qtAcfD
Read more: https://bit.ly/4qtAcfD
New research led by UCSC undergraduate Arian Moghni reveals that rare red geyser galaxies remain dormant due to self-regulation by slow inflows of cool gas that feed their central black holes. These findings reshape how we understand galaxy evolution: https://bit.ly/4pEiMvv
January 29, 2026 at 8:59 PM
New research led by UCSC undergraduate Arian Moghni reveals that rare red geyser galaxies remain dormant due to self-regulation by slow inflows of cool gas that feed their central black holes. These findings reshape how we understand galaxy evolution: https://bit.ly/4pEiMvv
New research shows that where fishing fleets move can reveal changes in marine ecosystems, helping scientists spot climate impacts faster than traditional methods. For fisheries and their communities, this data improves monitoring and management: https://bit.ly/3YbVdiF
January 27, 2026 at 6:14 PM
New research shows that where fishing fleets move can reveal changes in marine ecosystems, helping scientists spot climate impacts faster than traditional methods. For fisheries and their communities, this data improves monitoring and management: https://bit.ly/3YbVdiF
New research from UC Santa Cruz examines whether insurance models could help cities restore and protect urban trees, making the economic case for investing in nature as climate risks intensify: https://bit.ly/3Lipg5j
January 26, 2026 at 4:49 PM
New research from UC Santa Cruz examines whether insurance models could help cities restore and protect urban trees, making the economic case for investing in nature as climate risks intensify: https://bit.ly/3Lipg5j
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🧬🦴 Our ancient DNA analysis of a 5,500-year-old human skeleton from Columbia has revealed oldest evidence yet of syphilis in the Americas. This new evidence predates previous estimates of when syphilis was present in the Americas by at least 3,000 years! phys.org/news/2026-01...
January 23, 2026 at 8:04 PM
🧬🦴 Our ancient DNA analysis of a 5,500-year-old human skeleton from Columbia has revealed oldest evidence yet of syphilis in the Americas. This new evidence predates previous estimates of when syphilis was present in the Americas by at least 3,000 years! phys.org/news/2026-01...
Fairy tales have shaped our imaginations, but also our ideas about race. In Specters of the Marvelous, UCSC Professor Kimberly Lau uncovers how classic European fairy tales encoded racism and colonial thinking and why those legacies still surface today: https://bit.ly/3KGXzmB
January 23, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Fairy tales have shaped our imaginations, but also our ideas about race. In Specters of the Marvelous, UCSC Professor Kimberly Lau uncovers how classic European fairy tales encoded racism and colonial thinking and why those legacies still surface today: https://bit.ly/3KGXzmB
Nature, the universe, and humanity itself find new definitions at UC Santa Cruz. Our researchers are agents of transformation, inspiring change that ensures prosperity for all. With the help of our communities and donors, we can make real a resilient, hopeful future: https://bit.ly/48AKOms
January 22, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Nature, the universe, and humanity itself find new definitions at UC Santa Cruz. Our researchers are agents of transformation, inspiring change that ensures prosperity for all. With the help of our communities and donors, we can make real a resilient, hopeful future: https://bit.ly/48AKOms
Alumna Dr. Nomsa Khalfani (Kresge ’91, sociology) is redefining systems of care as co-CEO of Essential Access Health, advancing sexual and reproductive health equity across California and leading with community, dignity, and justice at the center: https://bit.ly/3MM5wrd
January 20, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Alumna Dr. Nomsa Khalfani (Kresge ’91, sociology) is redefining systems of care as co-CEO of Essential Access Health, advancing sexual and reproductive health equity across California and leading with community, dignity, and justice at the center: https://bit.ly/3MM5wrd
The actions taken by innovators, policymakers, and the public will shape the future of artificial intelligence, for better or worse. That’s why our experts across a wide range of disciplines are providing leadership & perspective to help steer things in the right direction: https://bit.ly/45erc5A
January 16, 2026 at 9:05 PM
The actions taken by innovators, policymakers, and the public will shape the future of artificial intelligence, for better or worse. That’s why our experts across a wide range of disciplines are providing leadership & perspective to help steer things in the right direction: https://bit.ly/45erc5A
NYT bestselling author Merlin Sheldrake is The Humanities Institute’s 2026 Deep Read author, and his book Entangled Life explores the hidden fungal networks that shape ecosystems, minds, and futures. Join us for our free, public events exploring the book: https://bit.ly/49uHbih
January 15, 2026 at 12:11 AM
NYT bestselling author Merlin Sheldrake is The Humanities Institute’s 2026 Deep Read author, and his book Entangled Life explores the hidden fungal networks that shape ecosystems, minds, and futures. Join us for our free, public events exploring the book: https://bit.ly/49uHbih
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📣 Mark your calendars! Join #BaskinEngineering Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics @javigr.bsky.social for his @ucsantacruz.bsky.social KRAW Lecture ➡️ Sensing the Unseen: How Drones and Ground Sensors Reveal the Hidden Air Quality Impacts of Climate Change. 🗓️ Jan 21. Register: bit.ly/49FAlWj
January 13, 2026 at 5:36 PM
📣 Mark your calendars! Join #BaskinEngineering Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics @javigr.bsky.social for his @ucsantacruz.bsky.social KRAW Lecture ➡️ Sensing the Unseen: How Drones and Ground Sensors Reveal the Hidden Air Quality Impacts of Climate Change. 🗓️ Jan 21. Register: bit.ly/49FAlWj
With support from the NIH, the Center for Economic Justice and Action is leading the FRESH Study to better understand how nutrition/basic needs shape the long-term health of young adults. Researchers hope findings will support investment in basic needs for college students: https://bit.ly/4shF5tv
January 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM
With support from the NIH, the Center for Economic Justice and Action is leading the FRESH Study to better understand how nutrition/basic needs shape the long-term health of young adults. Researchers hope findings will support investment in basic needs for college students: https://bit.ly/4shF5tv
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New "PanMAN" tool for pangenomics compresses millions of genomes into a tiny fraction of storage space: 8 million SARS-CoV-2 sequences in 366MB! Builds on pathogen tracking tools pioneered @ucsantacruz.bsky.social. Will improve public health response & vaccine development. doi.org/10.1038/s415...
January 12, 2026 at 5:52 PM
New "PanMAN" tool for pangenomics compresses millions of genomes into a tiny fraction of storage space: 8 million SARS-CoV-2 sequences in 366MB! Builds on pathogen tracking tools pioneered @ucsantacruz.bsky.social. Will improve public health response & vaccine development. doi.org/10.1038/s415...
From Santa Cruz to the South Pacific 🌊 Alumna Stacy Jupiter (Ph.D. ’06) is leading marine conservation at the @wcs.org, centering reefs, communities, and local knowledge across the Pacific. Read her story: https://bit.ly/48NcMf3
January 9, 2026 at 3:59 PM
From Santa Cruz to the South Pacific 🌊 Alumna Stacy Jupiter (Ph.D. ’06) is leading marine conservation at the @wcs.org, centering reefs, communities, and local knowledge across the Pacific. Read her story: https://bit.ly/48NcMf3
Carolyn & Curt Coleman show what community-engaged philanthropy looks like in action. By supporting The Humanities Institute + volunteering with Senderos, they help bridge campus and community—connecting students, families, and cultural traditions across generations: https://bit.ly/3MHYhAw
January 8, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Carolyn & Curt Coleman show what community-engaged philanthropy looks like in action. By supporting The Humanities Institute + volunteering with Senderos, they help bridge campus and community—connecting students, families, and cultural traditions across generations: https://bit.ly/3MHYhAw
What’s good for ecosystems can also be good for the economy 🌿🏠 Using Zillow home sales data, UCSC researchers found that Florida homes near mangrove forests experienced far smaller price declines after major hurricanes, making a strong case for more mangrove conservation: https://bit.ly/49ldMXO
January 7, 2026 at 4:50 PM
What’s good for ecosystems can also be good for the economy 🌿🏠 Using Zillow home sales data, UCSC researchers found that Florida homes near mangrove forests experienced far smaller price declines after major hurricanes, making a strong case for more mangrove conservation: https://bit.ly/49ldMXO
New K–12 lesson plans bring Dolores Huerta’s life and legacy into California classrooms 📚✊🏽 Co-developed by the UC Santa Cruz Huerta Center, these resources support standards-aligned, inclusive history education about labor rights, civic engagement, and social justice: https://bit.ly/3MHlGCd
January 6, 2026 at 6:15 PM
New K–12 lesson plans bring Dolores Huerta’s life and legacy into California classrooms 📚✊🏽 Co-developed by the UC Santa Cruz Huerta Center, these resources support standards-aligned, inclusive history education about labor rights, civic engagement, and social justice: https://bit.ly/3MHlGCd