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UC IRVINE ASTRONOMERS’ SIMULATIONS SUPPORT DARK MATTER THEORY

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Apr 29, 2024

Oct 5, 2022

Math CEO outreach program wins $1.5 million NSF grant

The grant will help the program better understand how to help the students it mentors.

Oct 5, 2022

UCI researchers awarded $7.5 million for environmental justice initiative

NSF funding will support diversification, community engagement in Earth system science.

Oct 5, 2022

Three scientists win chemistry Nobel Prize for developing ‘click’ and ‘bioorthogonal’ chemistry

Carolyn Bertozzi of Stanford University, Morten Meldal of the University of Copenhagen, and K. Barry Sharpless of Scripps Research won the Nobel Prize in chemistry on Wednesday “for the development of click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry,” methods that have been applied in drug development and studying disease.

Oct 4, 2022

Ensuring an Astrophysics Student’s Light Shines On

Astrophysics graduate student José Flores-Velázquez had a brilliant future ahead of him.

Sep 27, 2022

‘Celebrate Physical Sciences’ alumni event showcases trailblazing UCI science

The event saw anteaters from all four departments gathered for a celebration of the cutting-edge research happening at the school.

Sep 21, 2022

UCI and national lab researchers develop a cobalt-free cathode for lithium-ion batteries

Innovation could lead to safer, longer-lasting power storage for electric vehicles and devices

Sep 21, 2022

A chat with Professor James Bullock, Dean of Physical Sciences

In an interview with venture capitalist Stephan Ibaraki, Bullock tells the story of his start as a scientist, and how UCI is becoming a nexus for addressing society’s great challenges.

Sep 20, 2022

Climate Action 30: Top global leaders working toward climate solutions

Insider’s inaugural Climate Action 30 highlights 30 global leaders working toward climate solutions. Our list includes activists, influencers, academics, scientists, business executives, entrepreneurs, and public-sector and nonprofit leaders working to address the climate crisis through collectivism, community, and accountability.

Sep 14, 2022

Univ. of Michigan’s ZEUS will be most powerful laser in U.S.

A newly constructed University of Michigan facility that will be home to the most powerful laser in the United States is hosting its first experiment this week as the nation seeks to become competitive again in the realm of high-power laser facilities.

Sep 14, 2022

The ZEUS laser at the University of Michigan has begun its commissioning experiments

The laser that will be the most powerful in the United States is preparing to send its first pulses into an experimental target at the University of Michigan.