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Collage of images: Nanopore sequencer, genomics graphic, farm, ribosome, salmon, children, observatory, seal, linguistics professor, prison cell

From nanopore sequencing to neutron stars, UC Santa Cruz research advances our understanding, wellbeing

Refugees stand in line to receive food aid

Understanding the influences of technology and economic development on genocide risk

A Dream Realized: Silver Slug Award empowers first-gen student

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How to Help Build Peace in Sudan
Road ahead for Sudanese will be long and difficult despite trying to achieve ceasefire: Analyst
Now it’s her turn: UCSC student draws inspiration from her personal hero, former first lady Michelle Obama
‘It’s our future’: UCSC student Anthony Rocha splits time between school and Salinas City Council
What is Sharia? Islamic law shows Muslims how to live, and can be a force for progress as well as tool of fundamentalists
UC Santa Cruz senior seizes dreams despite early challenges

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Last modified: Nov 21, 2025