Science & Tech

Simply Stated: The science behind blacking out

May 2, 2024 by

After a night of heavy drinking and regrets, one can experience fear and anxiety when all the memories of the previous night are nowhere to be found.
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Marijuana and munchies: A possible homeopathic solution

April 25, 2024 by

At the heart of cannabis culture, beyond the red eyes, giggles and relaxation, lies an indescribable feeling: the “munchies.”
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Faculty Feature: Dr. Jean-Marie Volland’s road to UCSB

April 25, 2024 by and

Dr. Jean-Marie Volland, an assistant professor in the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at UC Santa Barbara, is delving into the micro-world beyond the scope of the microsco...
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Methane-measuring satellite takes off from Santa Barbara

April 18, 2024 by

On March 4, SpaceX launched the Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base one hour away from UC Santa Barbara. On board the rocket was Vandenberg Space Force Base, a satellite capable of mappin...
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Going Deeper: A look into scientific diving at UCSB

April 18, 2024 by

Humans have little understanding of what happens beneath the surface of the ocean. Community members at UCSB are exploring the depths of it with scientific diving.
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Unveiling the climate crisis in Santa Barbara

Unveiling the climate crisis in Santa Barbara

April 11, 2024 by

Santa Barbara has warmed by 2.3 degrees Celsius since 1895.. Efforts to reduce emissions saw an increase by 14% despite the City Council's goal of carbon neutrality by 2035.
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Unveiling the climate crisis in Santa Barbara

OPINION: ChatGPT: Friend or Foe?

April 11, 2024 by

It’s 10:37 p.m. on a Thursday, and you just remembered you have a discussion post due at midnight. You’re struggling to craft an acceptable response in time to catch the last Bill’s Bus down...
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Simply Stated: Do we really only use only 10% of our brains?

April 11, 2024 by

Nestled within the fortress of our craniums, the human brain stands as one of the most complex structures in the known universe. It orchestrates our thoughts, emotions and behaviors with a level of so...
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Simply Stated: What is endometriosis, and why is it so much more than bad periods?

March 11, 2024 by

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to talk about this invisible but terrible disease. Endometriosis and all of its related chronic conditions like polycystic ovary sy...
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Simply Stated: How scientifically accurate are this year’s Academy Award nominees?

March 7, 2024 by

Warning: This article contains spoilers about several 2024 Academy Award nominated films. With the Academy Awards fast approaching, many are probably watching and re-watching the nominees, attempting ...
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Research in Review: cancer therapy, sea otter ecology, and archaeological dating

February 29, 2024 by

Rac2 Boosts Cancer Therapy:  In a remarkable breakthrough, researchers from UC Santa Barbara’s Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology department have cracked a 25-year-old cellular mystery,...
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A buzzworthy affair: New Solvang museum exhibition celebrates pollinators

February 29, 2024 by

Pollinators, the unsung heroes of nature, are vital to the health of our ecosystems as well as to the diversity of our food sources. The California Nature Art Museum in Solvang and UC Santa Barbara’...
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Recent sewage spill in Goleta Slough leads to beach closure

February 29, 2024 by

Over the course of four days, more than 1,000,000 gallons of untreated sewage spilled into the Goleta Slough during the rainstorms earlier this month. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department...
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UBC professor discusses wildfire mitigation and self-protection at Bren Hall

February 22, 2024 by

Most people believe wildfires are a wall of flame that engulfs buildings. Renowned professor and environmental economist says otherwise. He says the culprit is ember branding, the very foundation of a...
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UCSB study finds perceived discrimination against bisexual people linked to relative social status

February 22, 2024 by

Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have found that, while often experiencing more discrimination than other sexual orientation minority groups, people who identify as bisexual are rarely considered to ha...
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