Opinion – Love or addiction? The science behind dating apps

February 12, 2026 by

When algorithms drive our dopamine networks, the line between love and obsession is very thin.
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Upside Down physics – The science behind “Stranger Things”

January 30, 2026 by

Foundations in science and physics exist at the very core of the Netflix's hit show “Stranger Things," demonstrating to audiences for over a decade that our universe may be "stranger" than we care t...
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Why UCSB students feel seasonal depression differently: The science of sunshine, coastline and campus culture

November 20, 2025 by

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be especially overwhelming for collegiate students, but the neurological benefits of sunshine, ocean and community can help combat stress hormones at UCSB.
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