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Campus Point: New and Exciting Research at UCSB

April 14, 2022 by and

A look at the counter-argument against the Standard Model, experimentation with viscosity, and the consequences of extreme rainfall events.
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COVID Q&A

April 8, 2022 by

Our Science & Tech section sat down with Dr. Vejas Skripkus, M.D. who is the executive director of UC Santa Barbara Student Health, to answer questions submitted by readers last week. 
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Campus Point: New and Exciting Research at UCSB

April 7, 2022 by

A look at the effects of heavy alcohol intake, conflict resolution, and coral conservation.
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Simply Stated: Why Do We Get Hungover? Can You Avoid It?

April 7, 2022 by

Science & Tech is excited to bring you our first research-driven, official ranking list of alcohols! Well, not really. Studies do show, however, that some drinks are better than others if you’re try...
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Environmental Journalist Elizabeth Kolbert Speaks in IHC’s “Regeneration” Lecture Series

April 7, 2022 by

Renowned science journalist Elizabeth Kolbert speaks to UCSB students about human effects on the environment and the actions that must be taken to fight the climate crisis.
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Campus Point: New and Exciting Research at UCSB

March 31, 2022 by

A look at neurodivergent traits, Mayan development, and the effects of extreme heat and COVID-19 on farmworkers.
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Back in Bloom: Flowers Begin Their Return to the South Coast

March 3, 2022 by

Southern California’s native wildflowers exhibit a dazzling array of colors, shapes, sizes and timing of blooms.
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Simply Stated: Why Do We Cry When We’re Sad?

March 3, 2022 by

Have you ever stopped to think about why we cry when we’re sad or stressed, and whether there is actually a biological reason behind it?
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Campus Point: New and Exciting Research at UCSB

March 3, 2022 by

A look at coastal stressors, cynical seniors and the relationship -or lack thereof- between wealth and health.
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Jacobs Lab Studies Effects of Menstruation on Brain

February 27, 2022 by

The Daily Nexus spoke to Pritschet, a doctoral student in the Jacobs Lab, about the research in the Jacobs Lab, her experience with sex-specific neuroendocrinology research and the outlook surrounding...
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UCSB Physics Researchers Apply Probability to Contextualize Microbiome

February 25, 2022 by

Instead of focusing on the individual successes of isolated microorganisms implanting in a microbiome, the report looked at how the presence of other microorganisms affects the process. 
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Campus Point: New and Exciting Research at UCSB

February 25, 2022 by

A look at happy trees, aging flies and "aha" moments through the lens of UCSB researchers.
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When the Data Lies: The Consequences of Racial Bias In Research and Algorithms

February 22, 2022 by

When data itself is skewed, how do the findings themselves — or even policies and outcomes — get affected by such biases? 
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Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary Garners Public Support for Official Designation

February 22, 2022 by

The sanctuary will protect a crucial part of the California coastline which includes culturally important sites for the Chumash people, valuable oceanographic features and a rich ecosystem.
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Simply Stated: Why Don’t Humans Just Screw Themselves?

February 14, 2022 by

Extensive research has been conducted on the neurochemical basis of love, psychosexual development and genetic connections to sexuality. 
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