Science & Tech

Is There Anybody Out There?

May 26, 2016 by

Famed astronomer Carl Sagan once said “The universe is a pretty big place. If it’s just us, seems like an awful waste of space.”
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Environmental Conference Cuts Travel Emissions, Fosters Communication

May 26, 2016 by

The virtual conference, titled “Climate Change: Views from the Humanities,” features over 50 speakers contributing pre-recorded talks about diverse topics such as ecopsychology, art and poetry, fo...
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Cancer Research To Improve Pregnancy Medication

May 19, 2016 by

A UCSB professor is working with researchers internationally to create a drug that will assist in pregnancy placenta complications; the drug’s similarities to drugs used as cancer medication are sur...
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Researchers Disclose ‘Unknown Territories’

May 19, 2016 by

A Tuesday morning KCSB radio show is steadily chipping away the many mysteries and miscommunications of science and the science community.
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ECE Professor Interprets WiFi Signals into Vision

May 12, 2016 by

Associate Professor Yasamin Mostofi has designed a new technology that uses simple WiFi signals to allow unmanned vehicles to essentially “see” through walls.
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UCSB Probes the Hidden World: A Look into Nanoscale Imaging

May 12, 2016 by

UCSB professor Ania Jayich has developed a method to observe interactions at the quantum level at temperatures approaching zero Kelvin, or absolute zero.
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CLAS A.C.E. Chemistry Sections Gain Popularity

May 5, 2016 by

The A.C.E. course was created after the CLAS staff noticed that most students on academic probation had taken the Chemistry 1A class
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UCSB-Smithsonian Scholars Program Connects Underrepresented Students to S.T.E.M.

May 5, 2016 by

UC Santa Barbara has expanded its pilot program for underrepresented students in science fields, funding yearly trips for local students to conduct research in Virginia under the mentorship of scienti...
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Research Explores Marine Biodiversity In Coral Reefs

April 28, 2016 by

Kimberly Selkoe, who has been investigating the genetic diversity of coral reefs across 13 Hawaiian Islands, published findings of a UCSB Marine Science Institute study on Wednesday.
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UCSB Leads Innovation for Interstellar Flight

April 28, 2016 by

As private companies such as SpaceX begin launching efforts toward space exploration, UCSB has joined ranks with industry giants, now leading development for interstellar travel.
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UCSB Professor and Nobel Laureate Walter Kohn Passes Away at 93

April 22, 2016 by

Walter Kohn, renowned Nobel Laureate and professor of physics, passed away at the age of 93 on Wednesday afternoon, leaving behind a legacy of excellence at UCSB.
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Farmers Market: As Local as it Looks?

April 21, 2016 by

Nexus Staff Writer Natalie Overton questioned a few food stands about their locality at Wednesday’s farmers market
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Faculty Nights Allow Student-Professor Forum

April 21, 2016 by

The UCSB Department of Academic Initiatives, a new department within the Division of Student Affairs, is dedicated to connecting students and faculty outside the lecture hall.
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‘Solar Ink’ Turns Windows Into Solar Panels

April 21, 2016 by

The company, NEXT, has developed a technology called ‘solar ink,’ a transparent substance that, if successful, will give windows the ability to act as solar panels
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Professor Awarded Grant for NASA Research

April 21, 2016 by

Assistant professor of geology Timothy DeVries will study Earth’s ‘biological pump’ and its effects on climate changes
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