This month, Scripps Institution of Oceanography alumna and NASA astronaut Jessica Meir embarked on her second journey to the ...

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on October 28, 2025, as a category 5 storm, bringing sustained winds of 295 kilometers (185 miles) per hour and leaving a broad path of destruction on the ...

In 1927, Albert Einstein and Neils Bohr debated the nature of what’s known as complementarity—the idea that a photon’s dual wave-like and particle natures can’t be measured at the same time. Now, two ...

Does the universe notice that we're paying attention to a quantum experiment? The answer goes against everything we thought we knew. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

From new hires to rising stars who have changed their positions, five scientists and educators have recently joined or advanced within the academic ranks at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC ...

From under the churning Pacific last week came the sound of a human voice: “Greetings, earth people.” Far from a Jules Verne fantasy, it was the breezy salutation of one of the men of Sealab II, the U ...

First, to minimize stating a bunch of boring facts and figures, I give you some brief but informative links below to research for yourself. This blog post is more of an emotional statement of alarm ...

Growing up in the foothills of the Himalayas, Meenakshi Wadhwa always has had a fascination with nature. That soon expanded into a curiosity about what’s beyond our world and how different scientific ...

These simple, DIY science experiments for kids will help combat "summer slide" — and your kids will be having so much fun, they won't even notice that their brains are getting a workout. The best part ...

As a hydrographer, you'll board our research vessels to explore the depths of oceans and waterways, uncovering hidden secrets beneath the surface. Using advanced technology, you'll map underwater ...

After five years of continuous use, a surprising experiment reveals something unexpected about gaming PCs. The results might leave you questioning your habits. Evelyn holds a Master's degree in Earth ...

A deep-sea mining experiment from 1979 left lasting marks on the Pacific Ocean floor. Over four decades later, signs of life return, but recovery remains slow and uncertain. The true impact of these ...