The mission to Mars: Can SpaceX put the U.S. flag on the red planet?

SpaceX has long set its sights on Mars, and has made the bold promise that they will land humans on Mars in 2029, which will eventually pave the path for chief executive officer Elon Musk’s plans fo...
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Research in Review: frog extinction, plastic pollution, and cancer studies in animals

New UCSB research on frogs, plastic pollution, and cancer in animals.
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Simply Stated: How is randomness in nature plotted to form a simple bell curve?

Nature’s design can seem random upon first glance; however, a closer look reveals a common pattern that ties it all together, from the growth of a tree bark to the toss of a coin — the bell curve....
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