Science & Tech

Campus Point: New and Exciting Research at UCSB

November 3, 2022 by

A look at mental health, laser manufacturing, the evolution of desirability, and food footprints.
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Simply Stated: How Do You Lessen The Toll Of A Sugar Rush?

October 27, 2022 by

While it’s important to enjoy these Howmoments while they last, there is one important thing to watch out for, which is a major glucose spike when you subconsciously munch on some Sour Patch Kids or...
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Simply Stated: Why Do People Faint at the Sight of Blood?

October 20, 2022 by

Vasovagal syncope, a type of reflex syncope, is the most common reason people faint. Vasovagal means caused by the vagus nerve while the term syncope refers to the act of fainting.
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Campus Point: New and Exciting Research at UCSB

October 13, 2022 by and

A look at data collection, deforestation and Drosophila.
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Firefly’s Alpha rocket reaches orbit on second attempt

October 6, 2022 by

The Texas-based rocket company Firefly Aerospace successfully reached orbit last Saturday, Oct. 1, in its sophomore launch attempt out of Santa Barbara County’s Vandenberg Space Force Base.
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Simply Stated: What’s Going On Up There?

September 29, 2022 by

Scientists at NASA have found success in the world’s first planetary defense mission, the Double Asteroid Redirection Test.
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Simply Stated: Starter pack for college student health

September 25, 2022 by

Student health consists of eight different dimensions of wellness: physical, social, emotional, intellectual, vocational, environmental, spiritual and financial.
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Simply Stated: What can really be expected from the Ocean Road Housing Project?

August 29, 2022 by and

With the removal of the Eucalyptus Curtain, there will be noticeably less green space, more traffic and noise pollution along Ocean Road. Despite the expected environmental impacts, these impacts migh...
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Simply Stated: James Webb Telescope Releases First Images

July 19, 2022 by

The recently launched James Webb Telescope released 5 images on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, not only deepening scientific understanding of the universe, but promising discovery in the future.
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Pelicans in Peril: Recent Brown Pelican Die-off in Santa Barbara Seemingly Related to Starvation

July 11, 2022 by

Experts provide insight and updates regarding the recent pelican crisis in Southern California.
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A Conversation with Santa Barbara Public Health Director Dr. Van Do-Reynoso

June 2, 2022 by

Dr. Van Do-Reynoso recounts the personal and educational path that led her to become a leader in California's public health system.
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Research in Review

May 26, 2022 by , , and

Looking back on the most notable scientific accomplishments and breakthroughs made by UCSB researchers during the 2021-22 year.
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Campus Point: New and Exciting Research at UCSB

May 19, 2022 by and

A look at breakthrough biofilters, ghost fishing, and greenhouse gas emission levels in China
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“Post Roe Frontiers”: Goodwin, Oaks Share Dialogue on Reproductive Health Policy and Justice

May 13, 2022 by and

Following the leaked Supreme Court case draft opinion that might overturn Roe v. Wade, UC Irvine Chancellor’s Professor Michele Goodwin and UC Santa Barbara feminist studies professor Laury Oaks cam...
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Simply Stated: How Does Music Impact the Brain?

May 5, 2022 by

Music activates nearly all of the brain’s various networks. Because of this, the act of listening to a song strengthens connections between many different parts of the brain, including areas respons...
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