UC San Diego at Epicenter of Earthquake Research
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 17 October 2019
UC San Diego advances earthquake safety with world-leading shake table tests, building monitoring, GPS networks, early warnings, global seismic stations, and field research to improve detection, resilience, and preparedness.
Keywords: UC San Diego, earthquake, seismic research, shake table, early warning, GPS, safety
Clingfish biology inspires better suction cup
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 22 October 2019
UC San Diego researchers created suction cups inspired by clingfish, gripping wet, dry, smooth, and rough surfaces delicately and strongly for uses from robotics to artifact recovery.
Keywords: UC San Diego, clingfish, biomimicry, suction cup, robotics, adhesion, marine biology
Renowned Scientific Drilling Vessel with Ties to Scripps Visits San Diego
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 28 October 2019
The JOIDES Resolution, a leading ocean drilling ship, visited San Diego, showcasing its role in studying Earth’s history, climate, and geology through deep-sea core samples, aiding global science and discovery.
Keywords: JOIDES Resolution, ocean drilling, Scripps, geology, core samples, NSF
