New Study Helps Pinpoint When Earth’s Plate Subduction Began
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 9 December 2020
A study led by Scripps’ Sarah Aarons suggests plate subduction began 3.75 billion years ago. Titanium isotopes in ancient Acasta Gneiss rocks reveal early Earth processes that shaped continents and helped create conditions for life.
Keywords: plate tectonics, subduction, Scripps, Acasta Gneiss, early Earth, titanium isotopes
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
