Yumiko Florando

April 13, 2026

Research in Review: Vernal pool restoration, infant edibility expectations, mind wandering effects on recent memory

By Yumiko Florando

Yumiko summarizes three recent publications in environmental science and psychology by researchers at UCSB.

January 31, 2026

The R.E.E.F. petitions for a lock-in fee

By Yumiko Florando

After federal funding changes to UC Santa Barbara, a lock-in fee measure is necessary to support the Marine Science Institute's hub for research, education, and community.

August 23, 2025

In defense of bike helmets

By Yumiko Florando

Numerous studies have shown the effectiveness of a bike helmet. A 2023 study found that wearing a helmet reduces head injury by 60%, and fatal injuries by 73%. Various lawmakers also seem to agree on their importance. In...

July 11, 2025

Simply Stated: The health implications of soaking up the summer sun

By Yumiko Florando

Outdoor activities in the sun paired with longer days, less protective clothing and an increase in the ultraviolet index can all contribute to greater amounts of sun exposure, causing both costs and benefits to human hea...

May 29, 2025

Best of Scientific Breakthroughs

By Jesse Chamberlain, Jessica Arocho, John Cho, Katharine Chi, Olivia Lohrer, Rebecca Raymond, Saanvi Tiwary, Yumiko Florando

A look back on notable scientific happenings and achievements at UCSB during the 2024-25 school year.

April 17, 2025

UCSB student organizations making strides in sustainability

By Yumiko Florando, Zoey Contos

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.

April 10, 2025

Research in Review: mosquito studies, methamphetamine reinforcement in rats and shark conservation efforts

By Yumiko Florando

New UCSB research on mosquitoes, rat appetites, and shark overfishing

February 13, 2025

Simply Stated: Siblings or dating? The science behind attraction

By Yumiko Florando

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 is romantically inv...

November 14, 2024

Simply Stated: Are electronic forms of note-taking really superior?

By Yumiko Florando

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 way to retain and com...