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December 11, 2025
Three UC San Diego Professors Inducted Into the National Academy of Inventors for 2025
Three professors at the University of California San Diego have been elected to the 2025 Class of Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI): Ping Liu, Bernhard Palsson and Alan Saltiel. They are recognized for their innovations in sustainable manufacturing, batteries and metabolic research. Full Story

November 3, 2025
Scientists Produce Powerhouse Pigment Behind Octopus Camouflage
Scientists have described a new way to produce large amounts of xanthommatin, a natural pigment used in animal camouflage, in a bacterium for the first time. This breakthrough unlocks a promising pathway for designing nature-inspired materials. Full Story

October 27, 2025
Generative AI Can Help Athletes Avoid Injuries
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have created a model driven by generative AI that will help prevent injuries in athletes and also aid in rehabilitation after an injury. The model could also help athletes train better. Full Story