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A pooch goes for a stroll along Ring Road. (Photo by Steve Zylius/UC Irvine) |
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Astronomers find heightened exoplanet livability in Milky Way |
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Among the roughly 10 billion white dwarf stars in the Milky Way galaxy, a greater number than previously expected could provide a stellar environment hospitable to life-supporting exoplanets, according to a new study led by Aomawa Shields, an associate professor of physics & astronomy. The study used a 3D global climate computer model normally employed to study Earth’s environment to evaluate exoplanets that orbit white dwarf stars. “These results suggest that the white dwarf stellar environment, once thought of as inhospitable to life, may present new avenues for exoplanet and astrobiology researchers to pursue,” Shields said. “As powerful observational capabilities to assess exoplanet atmospheres and astrobiology have come on line, such as those associated with the James Webb Space Telescope, we could be entering a new phase in which we’re studying an entirely new class of worlds around previously unconsidered stars.” |
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Black History Month: Pioneers in Science and Technology |
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In honor of Black History Month, the Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences is spotlighting early pioneers in science and technology. Against a backdrop of legalized discrimination, these visionaries led significant advances in the fields of science and technology, courageously breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes. ICS celebrates their ground-breaking success and hopes these stories help inspire the next generation of leadership and innovation. |
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Immunity-boosting tips from a UCI Health infection prevention expert |
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If you haven’t been hit with one of the bugs in heavy rotation this winter — flu, COVID-19, norovirus — there are several things you can do to give your immune system a fighting chance at keeping you well. UCI Health infection prevention expert Dr. Shruti Gohil shares her best tips. |
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President Drake joins town hall tomorrow |
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The Council of UC Staff Assemblies is hosting a virtual town hall tomorrow at 11 a.m. featuring President Michael V. Drake in conversation with CUCSA Chair Jen Bowser and CUCSA Past Chair Dennis McIver. Drake will address a range of topics relevant to staff, including how federal policy changes may impact the university, how UC is working to support employees, his vision for the future of the university and more. Registration for the event is available online. |
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UCIPD celebrates exceptional staff at biennial awards ceremony |
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At its recent biennial awards banquet, the UC Irvine Police Department celebrated more than a dozen of its outstanding employees. “To all members of the UCI Police Department, thank you,” said Chief Liz Griffin, (above, with Lifesaving award winner Jose Gallardo). “Every day, you work hard, with a true commitment to keeping our university and UCI Health communities safe. Your dedication to safety for our students, faculty, staff, patients and visitors reflects your spirit of service that defines this department. I am proud to celebrate you and the profound impact you have on the well-being of our campus community.” |
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#UCIconnected spotlights interesting updates from the UC Irvine community. #IamUCI spotlights profiles of students, faculty, staff and alumni. Send submissions via email or post on social media with the #UCIconnected or #IamUCI hashtags. |
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Los Angeles Times, Feb. 14 Cited: Steven Allison, professor of Earth system science and ecology & evolutionary biology |
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KNBC, Feb. 17 Cited: UCI Medical Center’s surgeons, nurses and therapy dogs, Lulu and Pixel |
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Times Higher Education, Feb. 18 Cited: Qian Du, associate professor of teaching; Daniel M. Gross, professor of English and Patrick Hong, engineering lecturer |
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