For Journalists

For Journalists

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Experts
Donald R Blake
Professor of Chemistry
Professor of Earth System Science
Chemistry
drblake@uci.edu
(949) 824-4195
Researching the impacts of the pandemic on air quality.
Can speak to:
Barbara J Finlayson-Pitts
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry
Director of AirUCI Institute
Chemistry
bjfinlay@uci.edu
(949) 824-7670
Studies particles in the atmosphere, an how they relate to air quality and climate change.
Can speak to:
James N Smith
Professor of Chemistry
Chemistry
jimsmith@uci.edu
(949) 824-9518
Smith studies nano aerosols, and is leading the UCI Face Mask Project to determine what kinds of masks are best at deflecting virus particles.

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Stories

The Arctic’s greening, but it won’t save us

The Arctic is getting greener as the climate warms — but it’s not greening fast enough to absorb very much carbon dioxide, Boston University and UC Irvine scientists find.

Apr 29, 2021

Can something the size of a few washing machines find the biggest thing in the universe?

UCI physicists have designed and built a new particle detector called FASER that could lift the veil on one of the universe’s most enduring mysteries.

Dec 7, 2020

UCI scientists decrypt key HIV transmission pathways

Understanding how HIV propagates in the body could help with the development of new treatments for the disease it causes — AIDS.

Apr 8, 2021

Press Releases

Findings could spur advancements in quantum computing and electronics.
Dec 6, 2024
More state forests are vulnerable to wildfire due to climate change.
Nov 18, 2024
Discovery enables manufacturing of ultrathin solar panels, advanced optoelectronics.
Oct 31, 2024

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