For Journalists

For Journalists

Have questions? We have experts and answers. Choose a buzzword to see experts on that topic or browse the listing below.
Experts
Kenneth J Shea
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry
Chemistry
kjshea@uci.edu
(949) 824-5844
One of Shea's latest projects involves developing a synthetic antivenin for snake bikes — a giant leap of an improvement over traditional antivenins.
Can speak to:

As seen in
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

UC Irvine researchers suggest we may be underestimating severity of sea level rise.
Mar 13, 2024
The work could help efforts to contain an important source of air pollution.
Mar 12, 2024
A UC Irvine professor will help design the world’s most powerful laser.
A UC Irvine professor will help design the world’s most powerful laser.
Feb 5, 2024

If you have questions, please contact our Sr. Science Writer, Lucas Joel, at ljoel@uci.edu