Science & Tech

November 21, 2025

Sable Offshore is just one battle in a larger fight for environmental justice

By Anusha Singh

The cause to stop Sable is a pursuit of sustainability — if restarted, the pipeline could double Santa Barbara County’s greenhouse gas emissions and likely result in an oil spill every two years. However, the questio...

November 20, 2025

Why UCSB students feel seasonal depression differently: The science of sunshine, coastline and campus culture

By Aria Khaitan

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be especially overwhelming for collegiate students, but the neurological benefits of sunshine, ocean and community can help combat stress hormones at UCSB.

November 13, 2025

Matter of Opinion: My weekend tide pooling in Isla Vista

By Makena Eggiman

Nature is all around us; from the mountains to the oceans, Santa Barbara offers a vast array of wildlife that invites exploration. Down the wooden stairs on the outskirts of Isla Vista, Devereux Beach is a popular destin...

November 6, 2025

American AI: Speed over safety in Trump’s second term

By Robyn Gargan

Artificial intelligence is set to change the world as we know it across all aspects of society, and this evolution is being framed by the Trump administration as a race between global superpowers. Trump’s key stance is...

November 6, 2025

Should we trust Tylenol?

By Preksha Koushik

Preksha discusses how the federal administration's misinformation and fearmongering surrounding autism threatens scientific integrity.

October 30, 2025

Built by students, powered by the sun: Engineers Without Borders bring solar-powered table to UCSB

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 student-led collaborat...

October 30, 2025

A guide to gift card scams

By Rebecca Raymond

Rebecca shares strategies for college students to identify gift card scams in their workplaces.

October 23, 2025

What’s in my matcha? Know what you’re ordering!

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 are so many ways to co...

October 23, 2025

UCSB physics department celebrates two of its faculty members receiving the 2025 Nobel Prize

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 particularly special as the dep...

October 16, 2025

Why your weather app can’t figure out UCSB

By Saanvi Tiwary

Saanvi explains how computer science, ocean currents, and the marine layer collaborate to form Isla Vista's elusive and unpredictable microclimate.

October 9, 2025

Simply Stated: The landscape ecology of UCSB’s beaches

By Roxanna Reid

Examining the science behind our campus landscape, from the "ooh" to "ew."

October 2, 2025

Science-based ways to start off the school year

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.

September 18, 2025

Ginormous misunderstanding – the complexities of GMOs

By Science Editor, Ben Wollack

In this scientific opinion article, Ben Wollack examines the promises and risks of GMOs in America's agricultural and social landscapes.

September 15, 2025

PSL PSA: science and sentiment of the fall flavor phenomenon

By Roxanna Reid

The chemistry, neuroscience, and psychology of how pumpkin spice seasonal products captivate customers across America.

September 4, 2025

Research in Review: August’s advancements on campus

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.

August 23, 2025

In defense of bike helmets

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 their importance. In...