Charting the Course: A Vision for 2010 and Beyond
Jacobs School ranks #9 in the world
Engineering a week to remember
Single photon detector wins top prize at Research Expo
Revenue from licensing doubles
Build an interactive web site without coding
Information theorist named to QUALCOMM Chair
Peter Asbeck elected to National Academy
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Origami lens slims high resolution camerasEngineers at the Jacobs School have folded up a telephoto lens in order to build a powerful yet ultrathin digital camera that may find its way into cell phones, unmanned surveillance aircraft or infrared night vision applications. more » |
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Bone joint: use it or lube itTaking a cue from machines that gently flex patients' knees to help them recover faster from joint surgery, UCSD researchers have shown that sliding forces applied to cartilage surfaces prompt cells in that tissue to produce molecules that lubricate and protect joints. more » |
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Nanoparticles toxic to neuronal cellsResearchers at the Jacobs School have discovered that iron-containing nanoparticles being tested for use in several biomedical applications can be toxic to nerve cells and interfere with the formation of their signal-transmitting extensions. more » |
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Composites engineer finds new application: teethStructural engineers at the Jacobs School are applying a type of polyethylene fiber that is used in bullet-proof vests as reinforcement in dental composites. more » |
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Content-based image search engineElectrical engineers are developing an image search engine that analyzes the images themselves, rather than metadata. In the near term, the engine could be used to annotate and search commercial and private image collections. more » |
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