Science & Tech

Speculated Supernova Shows Up in Star Data

November 24, 2009 by

Scientists at UC Berkeley have found a new breed of interstellar explosion -- just as UCSB astrophysicists had predicted.
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Comet Powder Brings Leonid Meteor Shower

November 17, 2009 by

Tonight, thousands of specks of light will permeate the night sky as a stream of interstellar particles burning through the Earth's atmosphere reaches its peak.
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Professor Disproves Long-Believed Theory

October 27, 2009 by

UCSB anthropology professor Michael Gurven has discovered that chronic inflammation may not be an indicator of cardiovascular disease -- a discovery that contradicts currently accepted medical researc...
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Scientists Unlock Squid Secret

October 20, 2009 by

Researchers at UCSB have found a protein in a species of iridescent cephalopods that allows them to dynamically change their color and reflectivity, providing them with a way to attract mates and camo...
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Labs To Stick Up for Safety

October 20, 2009 by

UCSB Environmental Health and Safety and Laboratory Research And Technical Support staff are collaborating to reduce energy costs, prevent laboratory accidents and decrease CO2 emissions in university...
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Mussel Glue Grips Rocks

October 2, 2009 by

Scientists at UCSB, with the help of a species of somewhat malevolent mollusks, may soon find a sticky solution that can allow people to glue things together under water.
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Lasers Trigger Drug Delivery

September 25, 2009 by

Scientists at UCSB have developed a nanoparticle-based drug delivery system that uses non-harmful lasers to send chemicals directly into cells, which may lead to improved drug efficacy and fewer side ...
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Island Marine Sanctuary at Risk

September 25, 2009 by

A report released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has identified several threats to the health of California's Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.
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Break Some New Ground

August 26, 2009 by

It is not uncommon for this fine college campus to be criticized for being a “party school.” However, while it is known for its sun, surf and significant contribution to Natural Light̵...
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Short Science Snippets

August 26, 2009 by

Ocean Research That's Anything But Fishy In addition to being one of the top universities in energy research, UCSB is home to Bren Hall, the first building to be awarded two platinum standings by t...
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Aggressive Squids Have Scientists Running for the Labs

May 20, 2008 by

UCSB biologists and engineers attempt to understand the unusual composition of the strong, sharp Humboldt squid beak and its applications in the world of science. According to Herbert Waite, UCSB biol...
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UCSB Researchers Study Nanotechnology Development in China

April 15, 2008 by

China is attempting to "leapfrog" the United States in nanotechnology research, according to two UCSB researchers.
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Visiting Professor Explores Light Perception in the Infrared

April 8, 2008 by

In infrared light, water and sky look black and smooth like a chalkboard, plant leaves glow like bioluminescent jellyfish, and the red and white colors of a stop sign blend together to make a dull gre...
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Researchers Map Out Global Human Impact

March 4, 2008 by

Scientists at the UCSB National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis have put the total human impact on the oceans on the map.
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New Student Energy Forum Holds Inauguration

March 4, 2008 by

Nobel Laureate and UCSB physics professor Walter Kohn told students to flex their brain power and try to solve the global energy problem at the UCSB Energy Forum inauguration last Tuesday.
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