#uc irvine

[wildcat2030]

The greater blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata) uses split-second muscle contractions to change the size and color of its titular iridescent skin patterns to camouflage itself from would-be predators and as a warning signal to other animals. The contractions stretch or compress chromatophores, small balloon-like pigment sacs in the skin. Inspired by the cephalopod’s ability to deceive and signal, researchers from the University of California Irvine (UCI) created a technological platform that mimics it. “We are fascinated by the mechanisms underpinning the blue-ringed octopus’ ability to rapidly switch its skin markings between hidden and exposed states,” said Alon Gorodetsky, corresponding author of the study. “For this project, we worked to mimic the octopus’ natural abilities with devices from unique materials we synthesized in our laboratory, and the result is an octopus-inspired deception and signaling system that is straightforward to fabricate, functions for a long time when operated continuously, and can even repair itself when damaged.”

#uc irvine #octopus #technology

[luke-hughes43]

ok so we're def doing younger hughes sister x cutter gauthier

born july 24, 2004

plays soccer and hockey through high school but chooses to play soccer in college

goes to the university of california, irvine for undergrad

majors in criminology

youngest of the hughes siblings

shares ellen's love of soccer

refused to date any of her brothers teammates out of respect for them

is friends with cutter for a year before they start dating

starts dating cutter in january of 2022 (maybe earlier than that, we can talk about it)

stay together depite being on different coasts for college

she is there with his family at the draft (and he kisses her on national tv)

luke doesn't mind them dating bc he knows that cutter is a good guy and that cutter would treat her right

younger hughes sister is lowkey ecstatic about cutter getting traded to the ducks bc that means he's a lot closer to her

should we give her a name? let's def talk about it. send thoughts and ideas to the inbox and we can chat about cutter x younger hughes sister.

#younger hughes sister x cutter gauthier #cutter gauthier #bc hockey #womens soccer #uc irvine #boston college #eden hughes

[aegoromantic-shipper]

Me: "I don't think I can be considered neurodivergent, unless social anxiety counts."

Also me: *hyperfixates on things that are apparently insignificant to neurotypical people*

So...

Anyone knows enough about Californian community colleges and/or the University of California to help me figure out possible class schedules for Theo (studying Biology/Genetics at UC Irvine) and Liam (starting with two years at Irvine Valley College in the hope of getting good enough grades to join Theo after that - but for a History major, of course)?

I'm neither American or a college/university student so, in spite of everything I've found online, I still have questions.

#thiam #hyperfixation #uc irvine #irvine valley college #university of california #community college #student transfer #theo raeken #liam dunbar #teen wolf

[adorethedistance]

Me, every time I write a ducks player x reader fic:

#ignore me #ignore meme #jamie drysdale #trevor zegras #uci #uc irvine #anaheim ducks #patito

[eighttwotwopointthreethree]

who lives, who dies, who tells your story: a write up of new swan shakespeare's julius caesar

it's been a while since i watched a live production of shakespeare! and i hadn't really expected to spend this interval of my summer doing so, but the new swan shakespeare festival at UCI was doing julius caesar, which, if you know anything about this blog, is like my number one most favourite shakespeare play. so of course i had to go see it. and you can go see it, too, if you're in socal, alongside their production of as you like it, and the complete works of shakespeare (abridged) (which, if you've ever seen the reduced shakespeare company's filmed version, is really hilarious).

why is julius caesar my favourite play? i mean, besides the homoeroticism in the text between brutus and cassius (#brutecass4lyfe), julius caesar to me is just one of the most human of tragedies, one of the most prescient political dramas ever done. back in 2017, shakespeare in the park did a JC production that, controversially, portrayed the man as a donald trump-type figure. and you know what, they've got a point. julius caesar was a populist. literally, his faction was called the populares; he claimed to represent the will of the people, but ultimately was taking power for himself.

granted, brutus and cassius themselves were not scrappy revolutionaries trying to change the world for the better, for all that brutus likes to cloak himself in honour and high-minded ideals. their faction, the optimates, were of the ruling class in rome. they represented the people in power who disliked caesar's broader appeal. shakespeare (via cribbing from plutarch) points out that many of the optimates were simply mad they did not seize power the way caesar had. cassius was indeed born as free as caesar, with as many of the privileges and ruling rights as caesar; why should cassius bend the knee to caesar when the bitch can't even swim?

brutus, idealist that he is, also could not justify bending the knee. he did not want to lose his own power, though he couches it in shakespeare as a wish to remain free. it's through brutus' rhetoric about freedom that we get the idea of brutus and cassius as revolutionaries, when in truth all they wanted was to return to the pre-caesar status quo. and when they determined that the best way to usher in the revolution is through violence and bloodshed, they set forth the main tragedy of the play: that a revolution begun in blood will end in blood. we've seen this play out throughout the centuries: the french revolution, the russian revolution, pretty much every violent coup that ends in repressive regimes. as long as there are despots, there will be fodder for julius caesar productions. (cassius was onto something when he wondered how many times their actions would be played out in the future "in states unborn and accents yet unknown"!)

this timelessness was felt in the new swan production. the costuming was at parts roman-inspired, though not all the way through--people wore tunics reminiscent of southeast asian clothing, or hoods and masks, or--in the second half of the play--military camo atop their tunics marking their allegiances. one notable setting was the one for octavian and antony's conversation, set in what looked like a public bath. another notable costuming choice was caesar's majestic outfits--flowing, regal, queenlike.

the production notes mentioned a deliberate casting decision of 50-50 male-female roles, with antony, caesar, and cassius notably played as female, with their pronouns changed in the text to refer to them as female. calpurnia, caesar's wife, is taken out of the text and her lines given to lepidus instead, and the characters refer to him as caesar's husband--which does cause an interesting dynamic when lepidus says non-calpurnia lines in the bathhouse scene with antony and octavian. other roles were also condensed--cinna the conspirator was taken out of the text except in the scene with cinna the poet, titinius (our beloved plothole man) had his lines given to metellus cimber, and some of strato's lines were given to casca. also, strato's role in holding brutus' sword is entirely excised, which means that brutus stabs himself at the end, rather than implicate someone else in his death.

all in all, these changes led to a tighter-paced production, where the side characters like casca and metellus cimber were given more of a character arc than in the original. giving titinius' role to metellus cimber, for example, made cassius' death make more sense, because there was already established rapport between metellus cimber and cassius in the first part. (i would argue that in this production casca and cassius had more chemistry, though...)

another notable doubling choice was giving caesar's actor the lines for cinna the poet. i think that was striking for the production, because it made cinna the poet's death at the hands of the mob have a striking implication for this caesar's. who deserves to die, and who was just an innocent caught at the mercy of mob justice? was it only cinna? or was it caesar and cinna? if you ask mark antony, of course, she would say it was both of them. this production's mark antony did an excellent job in taking control of the narrative after caesar's death. i'm used to JC productions going to intermission after caesar's burial, but new swan deciding to do so after the dogs of war monologue certainly told me that that was the turning point--that by letting antony have any share in the narrative, brutus had signed the death warrant for his ~perfectly justified~ revolution. his idealism--his persistence in "civility" and "playing fair", was his fatal flaw.

a couple other scattered thoughts:

i could see that the production was more firmly on the 'bromance' side of the brutecass debate.

which, fair, yes, that is how people have traditionally read the dynamic, but i'm always a good sucker for a cassius obsessed with brutus to the point of dragging him down the path of destruction with her, and would love to see a bit more of this cassius' manipulative ability.

this cassius is fiery, sarcastic, and i do love the way she sinks to her knees in the tent scene when she offers her heart for brutus to stab, but...

i don't think this brutus is quite picking up what cassius is setting down. he's a liiiiiittle bit too heavy on the stoicism. the passion that he showed portia in her ONE scene with him? that's what i would have liked to see out of him in the tent scene, and in that forever and forever farewell cassius scene.

maybe i've just got deranged brutecass brainrot, but i do feel like the devotion that the two characters express to one another in the text itself is part of shakespeare's sympathetic portrayal of them.

i mean, otherwise, all we've got of cassius and brutus is that dante thinks they're such horrible betrayers that they're now forever being chewed on by satan in the ninth circle of hell, next to judas freaking iscariot. brutus and cassius are, as far as classic lit is concerned, sharing the afterlife together.

that's why their devotion to one another in shakespeare's play is so compelling. it's like cassius' one redeeming feature, that he's so unerringly loyal to brutus and only thinks the best of him. while brutus allowed himself to be seduced into cassius' conspiracy, and his own devotion to honour ends up signing away their lives.

and yet when cassius tries to warn him against letting antony take control of the narrative, cassius was still too in love with brutus to actually put his foot down and say no and stop it.

also this production's portia stole the show. in her one scene she was just incredible. badass. girlboss. 100/10 no notes.

according to the dramaturg, who was sitting near us during this showing, this show's caesar was an understudy because the other actor got covid? you literally couldn't tell because this caesar was spectacular. such mean girl energy. regina george would've been proud.

anyway, go see the production! or go see new swan's as you like it, or the complete (abridged) works of shakespeare. there's plenty of showings for the rest of this summer, and you'll be in for some solid acting and good fun.

#lily reviews shakespeare performances #julius caesar #new swan shakespeare festival #uc irvine #p: julius caesar

[jeffcbliss]

@CheapTrickRick @cheaptrick

Photo: Jeff Bliss

#rick nielsen #guitarist #musician #cheap trick #music #vocalist #songwriter #rock and roll #rock shots #best of rock shots #rock photography #concert #concert photo #concert photography #crawford hall #UC Irvine #Irvine #jumping #leaping #happy birthday

[materialsscienceandengineering]

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine and four national laboratories have devised a way to make lithium-ion battery cathodes without using cobalt, a mineral plagued by price volatility and geopolitical complications.

In a paper published today in Nature, the scientists describe how they overcame thermal and chemical-mechanical instabilities of cathodes composed substantially of nickel -- a common substitute for cobalt -- by mixing in several other metallic elements.

"Through a technique we refer to as 'high-entropy doping,' we were able to successfully fabricate a cobalt-free layered cathode with extremely high heat tolerance and stability over repeated charge and discharge cycles," said corresponding author Huolin Xin, UCI professor of physics & astronomy. "This achievement resolves long-standing safety and stability concerns around high-nickel battery materials, paving the way for broad-based commercial applications."

Cobalt is one of the most significant supply chain risks threatening widespread adoption of electric cars, trucks and other electronic devices requiring batteries, according to the paper's authors. The mineral, which is chemically suited for the purpose of stabilizing lithium-ion battery cathodes, is mined almost exclusively in the Democratic Republic of Congo under abusive and inhumane conditions.

Read more.

#Materials Science #Science #Cobalt #Lithium ion batteries #Batteries #Electronics #Cathodes #Nickel #Dopants #UC Irvine

[raidell]

LMAO

#RaidellBlogs #uc irvine

[mauricecherry]

It’s no secret that the tech industry has weathered the last few years better than a lot of others, and many people are trying to ditch their current jobs and start their careers in tech for big opportunities (and even bigger salaries). But working for companies like Google and Microsoft take more than just talent — it takes the helpful hands and heart of this week’s guest, Anthony D. Mays. As the founder of tech career coaching firm Morgan Latimer Consulting, Anthony uses his 20 years of experience as a software engineer and developer to help his clients to ace tech interviews and get real results.

We start our conversation with a quick check-in, and he talks about starting his firm and finding a good work life balance. He spoke about growing up in Compton and learning BASIC on a VTech PreComputer 1000, studying computer science at UC Irvine, and shared how looking for growth opportunities, and his faith in God, helped him succeed throughout his career. So if you’re looking to work in tech, then Anthony is just the person to make that happen!

For extended show notes, including a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.

Revision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.

It is produced by Maurice Cherry and engineered and edited by RJ Basilio. Our intro voiceover is by Music Man Dre, with intro and outro music by Yellow Speaker. Transcripts provided by Brevity & Wit.

SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW! Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SoundCloud | Spotify

#Revision Path #Anthony D. Mays #Compton #Los Angeles #UC Irvine #Google #software developer #Morgan Latimer #entrepreneur #Christian

[bongaboi]

So blame it on the night Don't blame it on me, don't blame it on me Blame it on the night Don't blame it on me, don't blame it on me Don't blame it on me!

#2024 #long beach state #big west #uc irvine #volleyball #Youtube

[gominisoc]

If you plan ahead we can deliver and pickup or relocate your Go Mini the same day!

#moving #renovation #homeremodel #portablestorage #storagepod #home & lifestyle #fumigation #restoration #staging #home decor #orangecounty #fullerton #santa ana #orange #southern california #uc irvine #orange county real estate #kitchen expansion #kitchen counters granite #kitchen drawer organizers #epoxy flooring #garage remodel #garage renovation #garage #bathroom remodeling #packing #backyard patio #patio design #diy furniture #patio furniture

[luke-hughes43]

For the hughes sister x cutter her name should be Eden Noelle Hughes

that's such a pretty name!

I was gonna do a poll for the name to see what everyone wanted so I'll def put that in there.

#younger hughes sister x cutter gauthier #cutter gauthier #bc hockey #uc irvine #womens soccer #eden hughes

[acsn-network]

#2023/2024 women's basketball preview #cal golden bears #colorado state rams #nfl football #tcu horned frogs #texas a&m #texas aggies #uc irvine

[kawaiiinla]

This is kinda neat tbh.

Study summary:

Research found that senior citizens exposed to specific scents nightly showed a 226% memory boost. This highlights the potent link between smell and memory, presenting a potential tool against dementia. A related product is launching this fall.

#science #dementia #memory #uc irvine #neurology

[speaknahuatl]

MOJADA

A joy to have facilitated a class for folks at Brown Bag Theatre! Get your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/BrownBagTheatre 🎫🎟️🎭

Brown Bag Theatre Company Proudly Presents Mojada, written by Luis Alfaro and directed by Eden Millis!

Reserve your tickets at: https://linktr.ee/BrownBagTheatre

This play, a modern Latine spin on Euripides’ Medea, centers on inner-city struggles of assimilation and immigration in the Latine community. In Mojada, Medea and Jason have escaped the worst. After a harrowing journey across the Mexican–American border, the couple has made it safely to the States, where they can work toward a better life for their family. While Jason is convinced the future looks bright, Medea fears a darker fate as they face the challenges of living without documentation. Blending Euripides’ classic with Nahuatl folklore, Luis Alfaro examines the tragedy behind America’s immigration system and the destiny of one family caught in its grip.

This production will be performed in The Little Theatre from May 26-28th and it’s free entry (or pay what you can)!

May 26th - 7pm

May 27th - 2pm and 7pm

May 28th - 2pm

We hope you are able to attend and witness a wonderful, compelling, and modernized Latine portrayal of the Greek tragedy❤️‍🔥!

⚠️Warning: This show is intended for a mature audience as it contains themes of sex, sexual assault, violence, and death.⚠️

#Brown Bag Theatre Company #uc irvine #department of drama

[materialsscienceandengineering]

As electronic, thermoelectric and computer technologies have been miniaturized to nanometer scale, engineers have faced a challenge studying fundamental properties of the materials involved; in many cases, targets are too small to be observed with optical instruments.

Using cutting-edge electron microscopes and novel techniques, a team of researchers at the University of California, Irvine, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and other institutions has found a way to map phonons -- vibrations in crystal lattices -- in atomic resolution, enabling deeper understanding of the way heat travels through quantum dots, engineered nanostructures in electronic components.

To investigate how phonons are scattered by flaws and interfaces in crystals, the researchers probed the dynamic behavior of phonons near a single quantum dot of silicon-germanium using vibrational electron energy loss spectroscopy in a transmission electron microscope, equipment housed in the Irvine Materials Research Institute on the UCI campus. The results of the project are the subject of a paper published today in Nature.

"We developed a novel technique to differentially map phonon momenta with atomic resolution, which enables us to observe nonequilibrium phonons that only exist near the interface," said co-author Xiaoqing Pan, UCI professor of materials science and engineering and physics, Henry Samueli Endowed Chair in Engineering, and IMRI director. "This work marks a major advance in the field because it's the first time we have been able to provide direct evidence that the interplay between diffusive and specular reflection largely depends on the detailed atomistic structure."

Read more.

#Materials Science #Science #Temperature #Thermoelectric #Electron microscopy #Phonons #Heat flow #Materials Characterization #UC Irvine