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Interdisciplinary Teams Win Three Data Storage Awards from Western Digital

September 5, 2025

Interdisciplinary Teams Win Three Data Storage Awards from Western Digital

Researchers from UC San Diego received three Western Digital Petabyte Innovation Quest (Peak) awards for pursuing innovative data storage projects. The research teams were each awarded 1.2 petabytes of data storage — that’s more than a million gigabytes — to advance fusion energy; spatial genomics; and preserve cultural heritage sites in 3D. Full Story


Celebrating the Life and Legacy of UC San Diego Bioengineering Pioneer David Gough

July 25, 2025

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of UC San Diego Bioengineering Pioneer David Gough

UC San Diego bioengineering professor David Gough devoted nearly half a century to a singular big-picture goal: improving the day-to-day experiences and the outlook on life of people with diabetes. He was particularly interested in helping people who needed to give themselves daily finger pricks in order to manage their blood sugar levels.  Full Story


For Tastier and Hardier Citrus, Researchers Built a Tool for Probing Plant Metabolism

July 15, 2025

For Tastier and Hardier Citrus, Researchers Built a Tool for Probing Plant Metabolism

A new tool allows researchers to probe the metabolic processes occurring within the leaves, stems, and roots of a key citrus crop, the clementine. The big picture goal of this research is to improve the yields, flavor and nutritional value of citrus and non-citrus crops, even in the face of increasingly harsh growing conditions and growing pest challenges. Full Story