Second Annual San Diego Surf Film Festival Boosts its International Flair

sdsfflogoSuccessful Film Festival Expands its Reach and Activities

San Diego, Ca., February 7, 2013 – In its second year, the San Diego Surf Film Festival (SDSFF) has already become one of the largest and most celebrated festivals of its kind around the globe. Living up to its instant success and international reputation, the SDSFF promises to give 2013 attendees access to stellar international surf cinema and full immersion into the iconic surf culture. Continue reading

UC San Diego Engineers Lead National Effort to Save Lives and Buildings During Earthquakes

Jan 7, 2011 — Several major earthquake events around the world over the last few years have led to significant damage and loss of lives. Many of these quakes caused buildings to collapse related to the construction quality of those structures. Here in the United States, engineers are working to ensure that the quality of buildings is much better than those that have collapsed due to earthquakes in recent years. Continue reading

Researchers Develop Simulation to Better Understand the Effects of Sound on Marine Life

Aug 30, 2010 — A combination of the biology of marine mammals, mechanical vibrations and acoustics has led to a breakthrough discovery allowing scientists to better understand the potential harmful effects of sound on marine mammals such as whales and dolphins. Continue reading