Science & Tech

August 25, 2023

Simply Stated: What’s actually in my supplements?

By Meenakshi Manoj

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 labels. Sports suppleme...

August 11, 2023

Simply Stated: Is my phone damaging my eyes?

By Samarah Paulino

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 cause permanent damage. ...

August 4, 2023

Simply Stated: What is an algal bloom and what does it mean for marine life?

By Nicolas Liu

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 photosynthesizing algae...

August 2, 2023

Simply Stated: Why does time “fly” when we’re having fun?

By Olivia Gil de Bernabe

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. 

July 31, 2023

Campus Point: New and exciting research from UCSB

By Emma Holm-Olsen

A look at carbon capture innovation, marine heatwaves, and deep-sea mining.

July 18, 2023

Simply Stated: What are the positive effects of animals on human mental health?

By Roshan Mishra

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 things come in the form o...

July 11, 2023

FDA makes history, approves Elevidys to treat pediatric Duchenne muscular dystrophy

By Meenakshi Manoj

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 progressive muscular weakn...

July 7, 2023

UCSB professor receives NIH Director’s New Innovator Award

By Emma Holm-Olsen

June 27, 2023

Simply Stated: What is June Gloom?

By Roshan Mishra

 “June Gloom,” the annual weather phenomena currently affecting California, is characterized by a rolling fog that brings with it occasional rain and constant cloudy days.

June 1, 2023

Research in Review:

By Science Editor

Looking back on the most notable scientific accomplishments and breakthroughs made by UCSB researchers during the 2022-23 year.

June 1, 2023

Stand-out STEM Events Hosted by UCSB in the 2022-23 Year

By Science Editor

Looking back on some of the most interesting STEM events UCSB has hosted over the last academic year.

May 25, 2023

Simply Stated: What’s the dirt on composting?

By Maya Rink

As a generation that has been raised alongside the threats of the climate crisis, seemingly simple solutions have been sold to us our entire lives: drive electric vehicles to reduce emissions, cut down on meat consumptio...

May 25, 2023

Campus Point: New and exciting research from UCSB

By Saanvi Tiwary

A look at policy performance estimations, re-evaluating FDA approved antibiotics, and understanding the interactions of molecular complexes at low temperatures.

May 18, 2023

Campus Point: New and exciting research from UCSB

By Zelinda Strell

A look at anatomical organization, battery efficiency, and nonviral genetic editing techniques.

May 18, 2023

Simply Stated: What exactly is a superbloom?

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

You have to be living under a rock to have not noticed the sudden surge in greenery and flora throughout the state of California since around mid-February.

May 18, 2023

A glimpse into the 2023 UCSB Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Week

By Kaitlin Lee

Macrophage cells are on the front lines when the immune system kicks in. They’re a type of white blood cell that phagocytize—or fully engulf—foreign cells. Moreover, scientists have observed another macrophage beha...