Science & Tech

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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UCSB Professor Returns from Gulf Spill Trip

May 17, 2011 by

On April 20, 2010, the offshore drilling rig Deepwater Horizon exploded, spewing almost five million barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This was the largest marine spill in history. David Valenti...
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UC Briefs

May 17, 2011 by and

Scientists Find New Treatment for Kidney Disease   Two researchers at UCSB, associate professor Thomas Weimbs and graduate student Jeffery Talbot, recently published a study in the Proceedings of...
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A Glass a Day May Keep Doctor Away

May 17, 2011 by

Researchers in France have discovered that resveratrol and polyphenols — two organic compounds commonly found in grapes — may aid in the prevention of type II diabetes.
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Brain Reacts Similarly to Unhealthy Foods and Addictive Drugs

May 10, 2011 by

When someone says that a certain brand of candy is as addictive as crack, they might not be as far off as one might think. In a recent study published by Yale University in the Archives of General Psy...
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Scientists Research Impact of Household Energy Use in Cities

May 10, 2011 by

Two UCSB geography professors have completed a study of household environmental effects on urban ecosystems, which was published in the April issue of the journal Ecological Applications. Professors J...
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