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‘Primetime’: Is catching predators justice or just entertainment?
Rating: ★★★½ Starring Robert Pattinson, Skyler Gisondo, Merritt Wever Directed by Lance Oppenheim Rated R Release Date: Sept. 25, 2026 A man waits unknowingly inside a sting house. His eyes draw up to the sound of curtains ruffling as Chris Hansen (Robert Pattinson), host of Dateline NBC’s “To Catch a Predator,” enters flamboyantly. Hansen descends...
Should California backfill science funding Trump cut? Voters could decide in 2028
Last year the Trump administration cut more than 1,000 California science research grants. A bond measure would restore some of that funding.
UC San Diego Receives Up To $11.3 Million to Develop Smarter Red Blood Cells
Researchers at UC San Diego have been awarded a DARPA contract to redesign red blood cells to temporarily boost human performance.
Meet the Nurse Behind UC San Diego Health's Most Requested Makeover
Daisy Santos, a registered nurse on the Senior Behavioral Health unit at UC San Diego Health, was honored at Petco Park through the Health Care Home Runs program.
UC San Diego Health and West Health Accelerate Future of Patient Care
The West Health Accelerator at UC San Diego Health will transform how patients navigate care to ensure every person gets the right care, at the right time.
UCSD researcher wins America’s oldest science prize
Mark Thiemen's decades of research on isotopes changed what scientists know about earth’s origins.
UC San Diego Students Learn Spatial Data Science Through Real-World Applications
UC San Diego students are bridging GIS and machine learning to solve real-world challenges in public health and urban planning. In a new spatial analysis course, they analyze complex geospatial data to identify environmental risks and support smarter community decision-making.
Editorial: Much-needed UC admissions fixes slowed by ‘the politics of testing’
Thousands and thousands of students who got into UC only to be shamed by their placement into remedial classes.
Michael Harris II's Breakout Is Confirmed Two Ways, Not One
Fresh off the All-Star break, Michael Harris II went full highlight reel this weekend. If you're a Harris owner, you might expect another hot half, but you might be better off treating this weekend as a stepping-off point to trade for a more reliable asset. Statcast, always a downer, is a lot less impressed than conventional wisdom.
Same Care, New Space: Triton Health and Wellness Building Opens
Located in Triton Center, the new heart of the UC San Diego campus, the Triton Health and Wellness Building expands and centralizes support for students, providing access to physical health, mental health and well-being resources.
Psychiatrist says new UCSD Health policy hits hardest for working moms
Requirement mandates contracted psychiatrists spend at least 60% of their work hours seeing university patients
Gwyneth Paltrow’s health-food restaurant coming to a second San Diego location this fall
The Goop Kitchen restaurant chain is part of Paltrow’s Goop business, which also sells beauty, wellness, clothing and lifestyle products.
New Data Center, Student Collaboration Space Put People at the Heart of Computer Science
The Computer Science and Engineering Department unveiled a new on-site data center that will accelerate computing and artificial intelligence research advances, while giving graduate students and other computer science researchers hands-on access to cutting-edge computing infrastructure.
Annual Improvement Excellence Awards Recognizes Collaboration and Innovation
Winners of the 2026 UC San Diego Health Improvement Excellence Awards — including the grand prize for improved patient access through AI-enhanced tools.
Why Are Politicians Swearing More?
In American In American politics, cursing and “four-letter words” are no longer confined to hot mics or hidden behind closed doors. Politicians and pundits are increasingly using so-called “bad words.
Nobel Laureate and UC San Diego Alum to Discuss the Future of American Science at Public Forum
On June 11, Nobel Laureate Ramsdell will join School of Biological Sciences Dean Kit Pogliano for a discussion on the nation’s scientific enterprise and its foundation that has delivered bold breakthroughs and transformed lives through research and innovation.
Why Is Space So Fascinating?
We all tuned in when the Artemis II crew splashed down off the San Diego coast. Planetary scientist and academic leader Meenakshi Wadhwa shares her thoughts on why space captures our imaginations so well.
Nicole Wertheim, Philanthropist and Champion for Public Health, Dies at 82
Join us in remembering Nicole Wertheim, a visionary whose transformative gift ignited a movement at UC San Diego. From founding our school of public health to receiving the Chancellor’s Medal, her legacy of spirit and generosity will inspire students and shape a healthier world for generations.
In the Digital Health Era, Can We Do Better Than a Consent Form?
UC San Diego researchers argue that informed consent in digital health needs a reboot. Their studies show people want clarity, dialogue and real control over their data — proving consent should be a relationship, not just a form.
UFC 328 live blog: Joshua Van vs. Tatsuro Taira
Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira face off for the flyweight championship at UFC 328
National Institutes of Health Grant Terminations Disproportionately Impact Minority Scientists
Survey of nearly 1,000 researchers whose grants were cut shows BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and women investigators faced higher odds of targeted equity-related terminations, raising concerns about long-term impacts on the U.S. scientific workforce
$125 Million in Combined Giving Establishes the Halıcıoğlu School of Data Science and Computing
The University of California San Diego has established the Halıcıoğlu School of Data Science and Computing thanks to $125 million in support from alumnus Taner Halıcıoğlu ’96. The school positions UC San Diego at the forefront of data science, AI and advanced computing education and research.
UC San Diego Health Performs First West Coast AI Robotic Spine Surgery
First West Coast AI-driven robotic spine surgery performed at UC San Diego Health, improving precision and recovery for patients.
Six New Projects Are Empowering Early-Career Engineering and Computer Science Faculty
Six teams from the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering have been awarded funding to accelerate interdisciplinary research collaborations that include an early-career faculty member.
The fight to protect California science starts now
UC is co-sponsoring Senate Bill 895, a critical effort to sustain world-changing research that fuels the fourth-largest economy in the world and supports the quality of life for all Californians.
NFL Reporter Dianna Russini Resigns Amid Mike Vrabel Photos
Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic following a wave of controversy tied to photos of her with Mike Vrabel. The NFL Reporter Dianna Russini Resigns Amid Mike Vrabel Photos first appeared on The Blast
UCSD part of team granted $15.8M to study Latino brain health
UC San Diego and UC Davis have received a $15.85 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to fund an extensive study on how the brain ages among Hispanic and Latino communities, it was announced Wednesday.
UC San Diego School of Medicine Ranked No. 4 Nationally for NIH Funding Among Public Institutions
The University of California San Diego School of Medicine ranked No. 4 among public institutions and No. 14 overall nationwide for NIH funding in 2025 as reported by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR).
Ten Pieces of Non-Technical Career Advice for Engineering and Computer Science Students
At a new event focused on student success and career readiness at the Jacobs School of Engineering, alumni and faculty shared non-technical career advice with current students.
25 Years of Courage and Curiosity: Sally Ride Science at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies
Celebrating 25 years, Sally Ride Science at UC San Diego inspires students, educators, and families with hands-on STEAM programs that spark curiosity and confidence.
New AI Agent Could Transform How Scientists Study Weather and Climate
Computer scientists and weather scientists have taken the first steps toward creating an AI agent capable of analyzing and answering questions in natural language, such as English, about data from AI-driven weather and climate forecasting models.
Scripps Oceanography at UCSD granted $15M for deep sea, glacier science
The Fund for Science and Technology, a new private foundation, granted Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego $15 million for ocean science Tuesday.
Fund for Science and Technology Awards $15 Million to Scripps Oceanography
Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego has received a $15 million grant from the Fund for Science and Technology. This support will expand observational capabilities into parts of the ocean where data has historically been sparse or nonexistent.
UC San Diego knocks off Cal Poly 80-64
SAN DIEGO (AP) Alex Chaikin scored 17 points as UCSD beat Cal Poly 80-64 on Saturday night.
Meet 5 UC San Diego Artists Bridging Creativity, Science and Technology
Once a year, campus and community are invited to explore the research and artistic practice of 25+ MFA and Ph.D. students. The 2026 Graduate Open Studios runs 2–6 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Visual Arts Facility and SME Gallery. Meet five students students shaping this year's work.
UCSD earns 71-69 victory against UC Irvine
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) Hudson Mayes scored 17 points as UCSD beat UC Irvine 71-69 on Saturday.
UC San Diego Health Joins National Research for Maternal-Fetal Care
Region’s only academic medical center is now part of the NICHD Maternal-Fetal Care Network, expanding clinical trial access for patients in Southern California.
UC San Diego’s Mobile Health Units Deliver Care and Bring Cutting-Edge Research to Local Communities
From screening children for vision problems and adults for cardiovascular disease to groundbreaking research on the effects of cannabis on driving performance, UC San Diego’s mobile health units promote well-being across the region.
Michael Smolens: San Diego life science industry still faces ‘headwinds,’ despite reversal of Trump cuts
Biocom CEO says congressional budget action is “encouraging” but great uncertainty still exists in the science world.
Start the New Year Strong: UCTV’s “Best of” Health and Science Programs for 2026
Looking for inspiration to start the year feeling energized and informed? UCTV’s free, on-demand programs have reached millions of people worldwide, offering real science and practical takeaways. Learn about the “best of” viewer favorites for 2026—and transform your year.
UCSD's Math Meltdown: The Cost of Prioritizing Identity Politics Over The Basics
The University of California, San Diego is confronting an academic breakdown that would have been unthinkable a decade ago: a..
UC San Diego Alumnus Honors Cognitive Science Pioneers with Endowed Chairs
UC San Diego alumnus Robert J. Glushko, Ph.D. and Pamela Samuelson have four endowed faculty chairs in honor of transformational scholars whose work shaped both modern cognitive science and Glushko’s career.
UC San Diego Health Earns Highest Ranking for Obstetric, Infant Care
For the fourth year in a row, UC San Diego Health is recognized as a Best Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report.
How Data Science Will Change the World
Newly appointed Dean Rajesh Gupta shares his thoughts on data science, AI and how UC San Diego’s newest school is poised to redefine academia.