Science & Tech

Should we trust Tylenol?

November 6, 2025 by Preksha Koushik

Preksha discusses how the federal administration's misinformation and fearmongering surrounding autism threatens scientific integrity.
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Built by students, powered by the sun: Engineers Without Borders bring solar-powered table to UCSB

October 30, 2025 by Anusha Singh

What started as a packet of old blueprints has now turned into a fully functioning solar-powered table on UC Santa Barbara’s campus — the result of two years of persistence, problem-solving and st...
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A guide to gift card scams

October 30, 2025 by Rebecca Raymond

Rebecca shares strategies for college students to identify gift card scams in their workplaces.
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What’s in my matcha? Know what you’re ordering!

October 23, 2025 by Makena Eggiman

Matcha has become a trending drink that continues to rise in popularity. Whether one’s love of the beverage is performative or not, there is no denying the great flavor within its contents. There ar...
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UCSB physics department celebrates two of its faculty members receiving the 2025 Nobel Prize

October 23, 2025 by Rebecca Raymond

Students and faculty of UC Santa Barbara’s physics department gathered in Corwin Pavilion for the department’s annual Nobel Prize-focused colloquium on Oct. 14. This year’s event was particularl...
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Why your weather app can’t figure out UCSB

October 16, 2025 by Saanvi Tiwary

Saanvi explains how computer science, ocean currents, and the marine layer collaborate to form Isla Vista's elusive and unpredictable microclimate.
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Simply Stated: The landscape ecology of UCSB’s beaches

October 9, 2025 by Roxanna Reid

Examining the science behind our campus landscape, from the "ooh" to "ew."
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Science-based ways to start off the school year

October 2, 2025 by Saanvi Tiwary

With Week 1 of fall quarter nearly behind us, science editor Saanvi Tiwary shares three scientifically-backed strategies for Gaucho success in the classroom and beyond.
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Ginormous misunderstanding – the complexities of GMOs

September 18, 2025 by Science Editor and Ben Wollack

In this scientific opinion article, Ben Wollack examines the promises and risks of GMOs in America's agricultural and social landscapes.
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PSL PSA: science and sentiment of the fall flavor phenomenon

September 15, 2025 by Roxanna Reid

The chemistry, neuroscience, and psychology of how pumpkin spice seasonal products captivate customers across America.
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Research in Review: August’s advancements on campus

September 4, 2025 by Saanvi Tiwary

From the links between skull shapes and immunity to funding towards AI and robotics integration, dive deeper into three current scientific developments on campus.
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In defense of bike helmets

August 23, 2025 by Yumiko Florando

Numerous studies have shown the effectiveness of a bike helmet. A 2023 study found that wearing a helmet reduces head injury by 60%, and fatal injuries by 73%. Various lawmakers also seem to agree on ...
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Rooted in place: How traditional ecological knowledge is transforming environmental studies at UCSB

August 11, 2025 by Olivia Lohrer

Traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) is defined by the Indigenous Climate Hub as the “cumulative body of knowledge, practices, and beliefs about the relationship between living beings and their en...
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Simply Stated: 4 psychologist-approved methods to savor your summer

July 31, 2025 by Roxanna Reid

Summer is a season of competing priorities: a narrow window to rest, recharge, and hustle, resulting in feelings of perpetual business and "time pressure" that make the months feel even faster. But by...
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