Best of Scientific Breakthroughs

May 29, 2025 by , , , , , , and

A look back on notable scientific happenings and achievements at UCSB during the 2024-25 school year. 
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UCSB student organizations making strides in sustainability

April 17, 2025 by and

From educating future environmental scientists to building rainwater catchment systems in Rwanda, these student-led organizations are at the heart of UC Santa Barbara’s sustainability efforts. 
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Research in Review: mosquito studies, methamphetamine reinforcement in rats and shark conservation efforts

April 10, 2025 by

New UCSB research on mosquitoes, rat appetites, and shark overfishing
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Simply Stated: Siblings or dating? The science behind attraction

February 13, 2025 by

While doom-scrolling through posts on social media, you may have come across cheeky posts captioned: “siblings or dating?” The photos depict look-alike pairs and invite viewers to guess if the duo...
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Simply Stated: Are electronic forms of note-taking really superior?

November 14, 2024 by

After a day spent cramming material for a class you know you went to but cannot seem to recall anything from, you may be left wondering: are electronic forms of note-taking really the most effective w...
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