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Lizards with Superpowers

Timothy Higham, an assistant professor of biology, will be featured in the program “Animal Superpowers: Extreme Survivors” on the National Geographic Wild Channel, 8 p.m., ET and PT, Sunday, June 3. The series is hosted by the actor Sir Patrick Stewart. Prof. Higham will discuss what happens when a lizard ‘drops’ its tail — an escape plan unique in nature.

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Mission Accomplished

Despite treacherous conditions on Mount Everest, UC Riverside anthropologist Young Hoon Oh and both teammates from Seoul National University successfully reached the summit of the world’s tallest peak this month. Oh said that he and his team scaled the summit early in the morning on May 19, and arrived safely in Kathmandu — the capital of Nepal — a few days later.

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Other News at UCR Today

Immigrant Religions Studied

New institute will address the role of religious communities in the acculturation of immigrants.

Art of the P.O.O.R.

Junior Freddy Lopez wins $10,000 grant to develop after-school arts program for at-risk children.

UC Regents to Consult with UCR Staffer

UCR staff member Kathy Barton will play role in systemwide decision-making.

Pollutants Push Tropics Poleward

Manmade pollutants are influencing atmospheric circulation changes in Northern Hemisphere tropics.

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CSI Summer Academy

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July 6 to Aug 9
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Mexican Music and Dance Concert

Thursday, June 7
University Theater, 8 p.m.

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