“It is Practically Hovering on Air”
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 26 May 2020
KAUST and Scripps scientists studied sea skaters’ wax, hairs, and movements, revealing adaptations like air-bubble breathing and record acceleration. Insights may inspire new water-repellent and friction-reducing materials.
Keywords: Halobates, sea skaters, water-repellent, adaptation, biomimicry, KAUST, Scripps
NOAA Selects UC San Diego to Host New Cooperative Institute to Study Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Systems
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 1 June 2020
NOAA chose UC San Diego’s Scripps to host CIMEAS, a $220M institute for climate, ocean, and ecosystem research. It will advance monitoring, prediction, and sustainable management, uniting multiple universities and NOAA in long-term studies.
Keywords: CIMEAS, NOAA, UC San Diego, climate research, ocean monitoring, ecosystems, sustainability
A Statement from Scripps Institution of Oceanography Leadership
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 3 June 2020
Scripps Institution of Oceanography condemns racism, affirms Black Lives Matter, and pledges action to foster equity, support, and inclusion while providing resources and funding opportunities for Black students and marginalized communities.
Keywords: Scripps, Black Lives Matter, racism, equity, inclusion, UC San Diego, diversity
