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The Secret of the Red Tide
Why does the stunning bioluminescence in the ocean, often described as ‘sea sparkle’ or ‘milky seas’ and known for its beautiful blue-green glow at night, appear so different during the day? Commonly...
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Ending Poverty in America Requires Grassroots Activism
What causes poverty and how do we fix it? Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Princeton sociologist Matthew Desmond has dedicated years to answering these critical questions. “I think we actively...
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Finding Your Why in Healthcare: Lessons from Dr. Kama Guluma
Take a journey through the inspiring words of Dr. Kama Guluma, an emergency medicine specialist, as he unfolds the story of his career in healthcare and education. Dr. Guluma invites you to reflect on...
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Shifting Tides: How Oil Companies Can Become Champions of Sustainability
In an engaging talk led by Paasha Mahdavi, Assistant Professor of Political Science at UC Santa Barbara, the spotlight is cast on major oil companies and their crucial role in combating climate...
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The Human Canvas: Exploring Body Modification Throughout Time
Permanent body modification is a unique and variable practice among humans that is not observed in other mammals. It has a long history and can be traced back thousands of years across various...
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Jake Blount: Exploring the Power of Music, Afrofuturism, and Social Change
In a recent presentation that beautifully blended art, history, and activism, musician and scholar Jake Blount unveiled music’s profound capacity to envision a brighter future. With narrative and...
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American Democracy and the Crisis of Majority Rule
What happens when a government begins to restrict voting, violent threats are made against election workers, and an incumbent tries to overturn an election result? According to the international...
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Art and Science: Understanding the Effects of Climate Change on Kelp Forests
Southern California’s giant kelp forests, composed of rapidly growing large brown algae, are among the most productive ecosystems on the planet. These underwater forests support a diverse array of...
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Navigating the Brewing Industry
Are you fascinated by the art and science of brewing? Have you ever considered turning your passion for beer into a rewarding career? Let’s delve into the dynamic world of brewing, exploring key...
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Writing that Inspires
What obsessions do you have? What kind of stories do you recount around your dinner table? What books are currently sitting on your bedside table? In this far-reaching and insightful interview with...
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Navigating the Future: Trust and Transparency in Healthcare AI
In the digital era, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and trust is increasingly becoming a focal point in discussions around technology and ethics. Specifically, many people are asking,...
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Navigating the Political Landscape with Congressman Jamie Raskin
Congressman Jamie Raskin has been serving the people of Maryland’s 8th congressional district with pride since his election in 2016. Prior to his political career, he was a constitutional law...
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My Reality is Different: Understanding Nalini Malani’s Visionary Art
In the realm of contemporary art, few names resonate as profoundly as Nalini Malani, the 2023 Kyoto Prize Laureate in Arts and Philosophy. As a pioneer among India’s first generation of video artists,...
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Finding a Place to Call Home in California
Despite an investment of over $20 billion in recent years to combat homelessness, California still faces a critical challenge with alarmingly high numbers of people living on the streets and in their...
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California Against the Sea: Communicating Sea Level Rise
Join Los Angeles Times environment reporter Rosanna Xia and Scripps Institution of Oceanography coastal resilience specialist Laura Engeman as they discuss the science and impacts of sea-level rise in...
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Donor Breast Milk for Premature and Medically Fragile Infants: A Lifesaving...
In a world where the smallest lives often face the biggest challenges, the University of California Health Milk Bank stands as a beacon of hope. Dr. Julia Cormano and Dr. Lisa Stellwagen guide us...
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Music for Your Ears and… Your Soul
With a voice as powerful as his soulful energy, Earl Thomas is every bit the entertainer and singer-songwriter. Born into a musical family in rural Tennessee, Thomas grew up in a house brimming with...
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Happy Birthday, Anne Lamott!
“Can we skip the introduction?” is how writer Anne Lamott begins her conversation at the 2024 Writer’s Symposium by the Sea. “We’ve already lost a lot of time. We’re losing more second by second.”...
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The Kindness of Strangers: Survival in Linz, London and Shanghai
The story of Greta Taussig and Rudy Gans, as shared by their son Bob Gans, is a poignant tale of survival, resilience, and the enduring human spirit. Presented as part of the UC San Diego Holocaust...
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E.J. Dionne Reflects on America Today
In early May, journalist E.J. Dionne delivered the Burke Lectureship at UC San Diego, marking his ninth appearance on UCTV. Known for his political columns in the Washington Post, Dionne addressed...
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