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Plants Could Be Used to Grow Medicines in Space, Study Shows
A new pharmaceutical production method could allow astronauts on long space missions to "grow" fresh medicines on demand using plants. The work could also bring low-cost pharmaceutical production to resource-limited areas on Earth.
Optical Device Uses Humidity to Unlock Hidden Information, Offers New Option for Data Storage
Engineers have developed an optical device that reveals hidden images and changes colors in response to different levels of humidity. The technology could lead to the development of new anti-counterfeiting labels, secure data storage, interactive displays and environmental sensors.
Wearable Ultrasound Patch Could Improve Care for High-Risk Pregnancies
Engineers created a soft, wearable ultrasound patch that can continuously monitor a fetus for hours at a time, even during constant movement. The technology could help doctors detect complications earlier in high-risk pregnancies and expand access to prenatal care in low-resource areas.
UC San Diego’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Celebrates Six Decades of Impact
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering celebrated a significant milestone on April 10, 2026, marking six decades of educational excellence, transformative research and technological innovation.
UC San Diego Researchers Shine a Light on Peripheral Artery Disease
UC San Diego researchers find that a simple technology that measures blood volume changes coupled with machine learning can be used to screen for peripheral artery disease with a high degree of accuracy.
A Faster, Smarter Ground Station for Crowded Skies
UC San Diego engineers have designed a new kind of satellite ground station that replaces bulky dishes with coordinated small antenna panels.
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