Researchers Identify Natural Products with Potential Efficacy Against Coronavirus, Ebola, and Other Lethal Viruses
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 4 January 2021
UC San Diego researchers reviewed RNA virus families (coronaviruses, flaviviruses, filoviruses) and identified natural products with antiviral potential. Marine compounds may inspire future treatments for pandemics like COVID-19, Ebola, and Zika.
Keywords: RNA viruses, natural products, antivirals, pandemics, marine compounds, UC San Diego
California Energy Commission Grant Brings Scientists Closer to Transformative Forecast Ability
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 26 January 2021
The California Energy Commission awarded $1.5M to UC campuses, including Scripps, to advance fine-scale climate models. These tools will help utilities and agencies plan for climate impacts on energy, water, wildfires, and infrastructure.
Keywords: California, energy planning, utilities, wildfires, Scripps Oceanography, downscaling
Scripps Explores Connections between Diversity and Science in New Lecture Series
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 1 February 2021
Scripps launched the DEEP Connections lecture series to spotlight underrepresented scientists and advance equity, diversity, and inclusion in geosciences, with events tied to Black History Month and broader JEDI initiatives.
Keywords: equity, diversity, inclusion, geosciences, Black History Month, DEEP Connections, Scripps
