Science & Technology

Is the universe getting larger and faster? The universe might not operate under the rules scientists have given it. Ten years ago, astronomers and cosmologists discovered that galaxies other than our own are actually accelerating away from the center of the universe.

Today “Scale Insect (Coccoidea) Systematics,a New Synthesis“ Penny Gullan 122Briggs,12:10to1p.m. Sponsored by the entomology department

In a world obsessed with finding alternative energies to replace fossil fuels,researchers are convinced the future lies with solar,wind and nuclear technologies.

Climate fears may have long term effects A new federal report says that the rise of carbon dioxide from humans is affecting the climate and vegetation across the United States and will disturb water supplies, agriculture, forestry and ecosystems for decades.

Today “Predation, Competition and Vector Potential of Invasive Mosquitoes” Phil Lounibos 122 Briggs, 12:10 to 1 p.m. Sponsored by entomology department

Through postmortem examinations, veterinary scientists at UC Davis believe that the deaths of various animals in Redding, including skunks, are being caused by canine distemper virus.

UC Davis scientists from the Tahoe Environmental Research Center reported last week that the rate of decline in visibility in Lake Tahoe has slowed since 2001.

In a world where fossil fuel resources are becoming scarce, bio-based products could be the solution for an oil-dependant society.

Memory does not necessarily decline with age, researchers say A variety of recent studies have found that “senior moments” may not be a sign of declining brain power.

Today “Chemical Ecology of Forest Insects inSouth China“ Steve Seybold 122Briggs,12:10to1p.m. Sponsored byentomology department

Name: Jan Bautista Major: Biological sciences Year: Senior

Today, many high-energy physicists believe that they are continuing the same scientific thoughts that began over 2,000 years ago in ancient Greece. It was decided then that everything in the world must me made up of tiny indivisible things called atoms. Only 100 years ago was the existence of atoms proven, but it wasn’t until the 1930s when scientists were able to put down the basic equations of quantum mechanics, so that even the simplest atom – the Hydrogen atom – could be understood.