Science & Tech

January 31, 2026

The R.E.E.F. petitions for a lock-in fee

By Yumiko Florando

After federal funding changes to UC Santa Barbara, a lock-in fee measure is necessary to support the Marine Science Institute's hub for research, education, and community.

January 30, 2026

PMS pisses me off

By Preksha Koushik

I’ll never forget what my ninth-grade history teacher said when I raised my voice mid-debate: “Is it that time of the month?” Not only was he wrong, but he also didn’t even have the decency to say the word “pe...

January 30, 2026

Upside Down physics – The science behind “Stranger Things”

By Aria Khaitan

Foundations in science and physics exist at the very core of the Netflix's hit show “Stranger Things," demonstrating to audiences for over a decade that our universe may be "stranger" than we care to admit. That is, if...

January 15, 2026

Accelerating into the new year: UCSB Sherwin Group’s groundbreaking physics research

By Rebecca Raymond

The physics department at UC Santa Barbara houses its own powerful particle accelerator that accelerates electrons to 99.4% of the speed of light: The Sherwin Group’s ability to produce short and powerful pulses in the...

January 8, 2026

Research in Review: UCSB’s December advancements

By Saanvi Tiwary

Jump into 2026 with a recap of UCSB's most recent research innovations.

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...