News Briefs

Mar 10, 2023
Long before he became TAE’s Chief Science Officer and an award-winning pioneer in the field of fusion energy, Dr. Toshiki Tajima was a young scientist studying fusion in Tokyo, where his daily walks took him past Shinobazu Pond. 
Mar 3, 2023
Fires in North America and Eurasia spewed record-shattering amounts of CO2 in 2021
Mar 2, 2023
UC Irvine-led study found northern-latitude forest fires to be the highest source.
Feb 27, 2023
Addressing environmental injustice requires coordinated effort among research institutions, community-based organizations and government agencies. 
Feb 27, 2023
New program focuses on science of climate change.
Feb 22, 2023
Ting discovered a new kind of quark – a fundamental building block of the cosmos. 
Feb 15, 2023
The aviation industry carries a high-carbon footprint, and its transition to net-zero emissions by 2050 is a complex puzzle.  However, new research from UC Irvine says that through a combination of factors and swift action, it is possible to reach that target.
Feb 15, 2023
New research provides a startling look at how warmer oceans, driven by climate change, are gouging the West Antarctic’s Thwaites Glacier.
Feb 14, 2023
A recent federal survey found that California lost more than 36 million trees just in the last year. The large-scale die-off is alarming ecologists and policymakers.
Feb 14, 2023
Triple-scholarship recipient Kyle Suen furthers his love of nature through studies and research.
Feb 9, 2023
The leaders are spearheading projects aimed at bolstering the school’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Feb 8, 2023
The labs fostered student engagement through a choose-your-own-adventure format.