Navigating today's turbulent political landscape can be challenging for mental well-being. Constant news cycles, social media debates, and differing opinions can lead to stress, anxiety, and even burnout. However, by implementing strategies rooted in positive psychology, we can maintain our mental health amidst the political storm.

Climatize is charging ahead despite federal funding uncertainty. With $1.38M raised for clean energy projects and over $1M repaid to investors, the startup proves climate investments work.

AI is evolving beyond search—Reasoners think, Agents act, and Deep Research revolutionizes research by outperforming experts. The future? AI that doesn’t just find answers but truly understands and analyzes knowledge.

In the far distant future — 2026 — AI-powered social media will know you better than your spouse, remembers your secrets better than your diary, and predict your needs faster than your mom—except it sells that info to the highest bidder.

UC Santa Cruz has launched the AgTech Alliance, a campus community uniting researchers, faculty, and others interested in developing ethical and responsible agricultural technologies for a sustainable future amidst climate change.

ChatGPT Gov: because even Big Brother needs a personal assistant! The U.S. government’s new AI promises efficiency, security, and compliance—just don’t ask it to predict elections or set your bail.

DeepSeek has tech giants asking, "Well, how did we get here?" With bargain-bin AI that rivals Silicon Valley’s best, this Chinese upstart is rewriting the AI rulebook—no venture-burn required. Byte that!

PacWave, a wave energy test site off Oregon’s coast, will help companies develop technology to harness ocean power. Supported by OSU and the DOE, it aims to advance wave energy’s commercial viability.

Parallel Flight Technologies achieved remarkable milestones in 2024, advancing their Firefly aircraft, securing major contracts, and setting records in unmanned aerial systems, positioning them for an even more impactful 2025.

CarbonBridge, a Santa Cruz Accelerates startup, is making significant strides in renewable methanol production with a move to Harlem Biospace, expanded funding opportunities, and a strong presence at prestigious industry events.

UC Santa Cruz has announced the Innovation Catalyst Grant proof-of-concept program awardees, showcasing the campus’s commitment to fostering transformative research with significant societal benefits.

Santa Cruz Works is seeking a visionary Executive Director to lead our entrepreneurial nonprofit into its next chapter, connecting 11,000+ members, fostering innovation, and driving sustainable growth in Santa Cruz’s thriving startup ecosystem.

Waste Free Santa Cruz is teaming up with 37 local coffee shops to launch the Just Bring It—BYO Coffee Cup Campaign, a community-wide effort to reduce the environmental impact of single-use coffee cups.

Operator is an advanced AI assistant that combines text and visual understanding to navigate websites, automate tasks like booking and reservations, and mimic human-like problem-solving for seamless online interactions.

Did you miss our 8th Annual Titans Awards event? Check out the videos of each of the Titans here.

Petron Scientech partners with Verdagy to deploy 320 MW electrolyzers, producing green hydrogen for biorefineries creating e-Methanol, SAF, and bio-chemicals, reducing over 2 megatons of CO2 annually.

Santa Cruz County is launching a workforce strategy project for 2030, using community input and facilitated by New Ways to Work, Inc.

Paystand recently moved their HQ to Downtown Santa Cruz.

Trump's TikTok reprieve is a publicity stunt amid national security concerns. Social media shrinks attention spans, and an American billionaire like Elon Musk may soon control TikTok's grip on our attention economy.

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