Our Top 10 Most-Read Stories of the Year

The end of the year means web statistics report time. Here are our top 10 most-read stories between Jan. 1 and Dec. 20, 2013. Enjoy!

1. UC San Diego Computer Scientists Develop First-person Player Video Game that Teaches How to Program in Java 
2. Keys Can be Copied From Afar, Jacobs School Computer Scientists Show 
3. New miniaturized wide-angle lens one-tenth of the size of a regular lens, captures pictures in high-resolution 
4. UCSD Structural Engineers Honored for Contributions to New Bay Bridge 
5. Telescopic Contact Lens Could Improve Eyesight for the Visually Impaired 
6. Small, Portable Sensors Allow Users to Monitor Exposure to Pollution on Their Smart Phones 
7. Tough, Light and Strong: Lessons From Nature Could Lead to the Creation of New Materials, Science Study Says
8. SkySweeper Robot Makes Inspecting Power Lines Simple and Inexpensive 
9. Firefighting Robot Paints 3D Thermal Imaging Picture for Rescuers 
10. Seahorse'sArmor Gives Engineers Insight Into Robotics Designs