Aria Khaitan

October 22, 2026

Research in Review: Brain surgeon robots, the AI Commons and El Niño

By Aria Khaitan

Fall 2026 is well under way with new research advancements in medical robotics, AI regulations at UCSB, and El Niño predictions.

February 12, 2026

Opinion: Love or addiction? The science behind dating apps

By Aria Khaitan

When algorithms drive our dopamine networks, the line between love and obsession is very thin.

January 30, 2026

Upside Down physics – The science behind “Stranger Things”

By Aria Khaitan

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 to admit. That is, if...

November 20, 2025

Why UCSB students feel seasonal depression differently: The science of sunshine, coastline and campus culture

By Aria Khaitan

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.