Science & Tech

Campus Point: New and Exciting Research at UCSB

October 5, 2023 by

New research in the climate crisis, fungi, and disease-detecting dogs
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Santa Barbara County Public Health Department releases STI data

October 5, 2023 by and

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department released updated data on five sexually transmitted infections within the county this month. Key county trends SBCPHD made note of in the press release...
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Simply Stated: Is your morning oat milk latte bad for you?

September 15, 2023 by

Plant-based milk alternatives have been on the rise and, more recently, oat milk has become a popular choice. Almost every coffee shop you walk into will have oat milk as an alternative for lattes and...
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UCSB alum oversees program achieving fusion ignition breakthrough

September 6, 2023 by

In December 2022, the National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory achieved a historic breakthrough in science by facilitating a successful fusion ignition — a game changer f...
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Simply Stated: Curious about curiosity? Why do we seek answers?

August 26, 2023 by

Curiosity, the trait concerning an individual’s propensity to seek new information, is highly variable. How does it shape the lifelong journey of learning? Is it university students' best learning a...
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Campus Point: New and exciting research from UCSB

August 25, 2023 by

A look at the cognitive and physiological effects of alcohol, determinants of glacier periods, and how our bodies remember stress.
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Q&A with SB Channelkeeper: August is National Water Quality Month!

August 25, 2023 by

National Water Quality Month was first started in 2005 by the United States Environmental Protection Agency to bring awareness to the issue of water pollution, encourage appreciation of the water we d...
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Simply Stated: What’s actually in my supplements?

August 25, 2023 by

A July 17 report revealed  that an alarming number of sports supplements contain incorrect amounts of ingredients, traces of prohibited compounds, and missing ingredients that are reported on the lab...
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Simply Stated: Is my phone damaging my eyes?

August 11, 2023 by

Time and again, we have been warned about how this heavy usage of mobile devices can affect our eyes — specifically, how blue light, the main source of light that most digital devices emit, can caus...
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Simply Stated: What is an algal bloom and what does it mean for marine life?

August 4, 2023 by

Algae is a fundamental contributor to ecosystems across the world; it sustains food webs in all aquatic environments in which it is found, and around 70% of atmospheric oxygen can be attributed to pho...
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Simply Stated: Why does time “fly” when we’re having fun?

August 2, 2023 by

Why is it that time can slow down to a sluggish pace but also fly by, especially when we’re having fun? These questions have guided scientists in time perception studies. 
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Campus Point: New and exciting research from UCSB

July 31, 2023 by

A look at carbon capture innovation, marine heatwaves, and deep-sea mining.
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Simply Stated: What are the positive effects of animals on human mental health?

July 18, 2023 by

During a time when mental health crises are statistically growing across the country, it’s always reassuring to have a source of unconditional love and comfort in one’s life. For many, these thing...
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FDA makes history, approves Elevidys to treat pediatric Duchenne muscular dystrophy

July 11, 2023 by

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Elevidys in June, making it the first gene therapy designed to treat pediatric Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a life-threatening genetic disorder of progre...
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UCSB professor receives NIH Director’s New Innovator Award

July 7, 2023 by

Michael Beyeler, the director of UC Santa Barbara’s Bionic Vision Lab and assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, was one of 103 people awarded the prestigious National Institutes...
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