Science & Tech

May 26, 2022

Research in Review

By Josh Foster, Devanshi Tomar, Emma Holm-Olsen, Anaya Khan

Looking back on the most notable scientific accomplishments and breakthroughs made by UCSB researchers during the 2021-22 year.

May 19, 2022

Campus Point: New and Exciting Research at UCSB

By Emma Holm-Olsen, Anaya Khan

A look at breakthrough biofilters, ghost fishing, and greenhouse gas emission levels in China

May 13, 2022

“Post Roe Frontiers”: Goodwin, Oaks Share Dialogue on Reproductive Health Policy and Justice

By Anaya Khan, Emma Holm-Olsen

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 came together on May 9 ...

May 5, 2022

Simply Stated: How Does Music Impact the Brain?

By Audrey Moeller

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 responsible for emotion, me...

May 5, 2022

Campus Point: New and Exciting Research at UCSB

By Devanshi Tomar

A look at the pitfalls of E-scootering, the maritime consequences of population growth, and the social cues children use to process the society they develop in.

May 2, 2022

Simply Stated: Where Did My Other Sock Go?

By Kristin Cheung

Scientists have created a mathematical model to predict the likelihood of having an unmatched sock in a load of laundry.

May 2, 2022

Weld Lab Makes Waves, Detects Quantum Boomerang Effect

By Seamus O'Hara

The Weld Group at the UC Santa Barbara Department of Physics has recently published their results demonstrating the first observation of the “quantum boomerang” effect.

April 23, 2022

Campus Point: New and Exciting Research at UCSB

By Devanshi Tomar, Emma Holm-Olsen, Anaya Khan

A look at the rise of zoonoses, addressing water demands, and the blue economy.

April 14, 2022

Molecular Diagnostic Test Shown To Predict Early Stages of Sepsis

By Josh Foster

Research into early detection and treatment of sepsis is an unmet need that the Mahan Lab at UC Santa Barbara has attempted to address in a research study of over 10 years. The Mahan Lab is headed by professor Michael Ma...

April 14, 2022

Las Cumbres Observatory Searches for Supernovae

By Seamus O'Hara, Anaya Khan

The Las Cumbres Observatory (LCO), located in Goleta, California, is one of the many worldwide observatories where robotic telescopes are designed to collect astronomical data. There are many ongoing research projects at...

April 14, 2022

Campus Point: New and Exciting Research at UCSB

By Emma Holm-Olsen, Anaya Khan

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

April 8, 2022

COVID Q&A

By Devanshi Tomar

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.

April 7, 2022

Campus Point: New and Exciting Research at UCSB

By Anaya Khan

A look at the effects of heavy alcohol intake, conflict resolution, and coral conservation.

April 7, 2022

Simply Stated: Why Do We Get Hungover? Can You Avoid It?

By Kristin Cheung

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 trying to avoid a bad m...

April 7, 2022

Environmental Journalist Elizabeth Kolbert Speaks in IHC’s “Regeneration” Lecture Series

By Emma Holm-Olsen

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.

March 31, 2022