Science & Tech

Kepler Mission Finds First Known Planet with Two Suns

October 11, 2011 by

Previously only imaged in “Star Wars”, UCSB astrophysicist Avi Shroprer recently aided in the discovery of a small planet — Kepler-16 — orbiting two suns in our own Milky Way. The research fin...
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UCSB Anticipates Green Conference

October 11, 2011 by

On Oct. 13, UCSB will be hosting the first annual Sustainability Summit at the Loma Pelona Center, bringing together UCSB representatives and community businesses to discuss environmental issues regar...
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Study Uncovers Fat in “Lean Gene” Myth

October 4, 2011 by

Glance at any magazine rack at the grocery store checkout and you will likely encounter countless perfectly defined celebrity bodies. If you’re like me, you stare at these hard bodies in open-mouthe...
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UCSB’s Center for the Study of Macular Degeneration Welcomes New Director

October 4, 2011 by

Renowned research scientist Dr. Pete Coffey plans to join UCSB’s Neuroscience Research Institute beginning in November as part of a collaborative initiative to study the potential of stem cells in b...
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Study Substantiates Relationship Between Diet, Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

September 27, 2011 by

With a growing statistic of approximately 26 million diabetics in America and 350 million diabetics worldwide, diabetes prevention continues to be a primary concern for many medical practitioners. Alt...
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Snails Hitch a Ride With Migratory Birds

September 27, 2011 by

Ryan Hechinger, a research biologist with the Marine Science Institute at UCSB, recently discovered an unlikely creature has been utilizing air travel for millennia. Along with his colleagues, Heching...
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Eat Omega-3 to Maintain Memory

August 3, 2011 by

For most students, college is a memorable time, chockfull of unforgettable experiences. However, the ability to remember the important moments in life is a luxury most of us unknowingly take for grant...
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Cloud Technology Increases in Popularity, Reaches Consumers

June 22, 2011 by

Cloud computing has been the topic of much debate in the technological world over the past few months, particularly with the announcement of the Apple iCloud service’s release to the general public ...
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Bones May Benefit from Beer Drinking, Study Suggests

June 22, 2011 by

Almost everyone knows that consuming milk and other sources of calcium help to maintain bone health.
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Nades of All Trades: The Legacy That Will Not Fade (Anytime Soon)

May 31, 2011 by

Well, it looks like it’s finally that time. After four years and two majors, I’ve run out of ways to remain a student here at UCSB. It’s all right. I’ve lived a good college life. I have walke...
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UCSB Scientists Conduct Critical Research on Kelp

May 31, 2011 by

UCSB scientists from the Earth Research Institute and Marine Science Institute recently discovered a new method to analyze fluctuations in giant kelp biomass in the Santa Barbara Channel that enables ...
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New Studies Suggest Sunlight May Help Ward Off Disease

May 31, 2011 by

A new study in Australia suggests that obtaining Vitamin D through sun exposure may help prevent the onset of multiple sclerosis as well as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases and some typ...
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Physicists Create Quantum Circuit Through Use of Entanglement

May 31, 2011 by

Researchers at UCSB recently demonstrated the quantum mechanical effect known as ‘entanglement’ in a demonstration of cutting edge quantum computer technology.
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UCSB Researchers Study Link Between Physical Appearance, Extraversion

May 26, 2011 by

A recently published study from UCSB psychology researchers Aaron Lukaszewski and James Roney shows that variations in extraversion may be linked to physical strength and physical attractiveness. Luka...
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Sleep In, Get Thin: Melatonin’s Effect On the Metabolism

May 24, 2011 by

A series of recent discoveries in Spain suggests that melatonin, the naturally occurring hormone found in animals that is the primary regulator of the sleep cycle, may prevent weight gain and other he...
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