Science & Tech

2023 annular solar eclipse visible from UCSB

The stars aligned over Goleta’s Camino Real Marketplace on Oct. 14, putting on a celestial performance that captivated both astronomy enthusiasts and curious onlookers.  The Santa Barbara Astronomi...
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“The Heat Will Kill You First”: Writer Jeff Goodell warns against extreme heat, says we are not doomed

You probably heard it on the radio, read it in the newspaper or saw a post on Instagram at some point over the past few months: 2023 was the hottest summer ever recorded in human history. According to...
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Simply Stated: What’s the tea on caffeine?

Whether it is grabbing a Guayakí Yerba Mate from the Arbor before hitting the library or downing a cup of coffee in an attempt to stay awake for an 8 a.m. class, many UC Santa Barbara students rely o...
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Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary enters final quarter of public comment phase

The Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary is nearing the close of its public comment phase, making it one step closer to official designation.
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UCSB S.T.E.M. departments celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

S.T.E.M. departments at UC Santa Barbara are shining a spotlight on researchers who identify as Hispanic and are currently taking part in cutting-edge, innovative research...
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Campus Point: New and Exciting Research at UCSB

New research in the climate crisis, fungi, and disease-detecting dogs
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Santa Barbara County Public Health Department releases STI data

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department released updated data on five sexually transmitted infections within the county this month. Key county trends SBCPHD made note of in the press release...
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Simply Stated: Is your morning oat milk latte bad for you?

Plant-based milk alternatives have been on the rise and, more recently, oat milk has become a popular choice. Almost every coffee shop you walk into will have oat milk as an alternative for lattes and...
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UCSB alum oversees program achieving fusion ignition breakthrough

In December 2022, the National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory achieved a historic breakthrough in science by facilitating a successful fusion ignition — a game changer f...
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Simply Stated: Curious about curiosity? Why do we seek answers?

Curiosity, the trait concerning an individual’s propensity to seek new information, is highly variable. How does it shape the lifelong journey of learning? Is it university students' best learning a...
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Campus Point: New and exciting research from UCSB

A look at the cognitive and physiological effects of alcohol, determinants of glacier periods, and how our bodies remember stress.
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Q&A with SB Channelkeeper: August is National Water Quality Month!

National Water Quality Month was first started in 2005 by the United States Environmental Protection Agency to bring awareness to the issue of water pollution, encourage appreciation of the water we d...
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Simply Stated: What’s actually in my supplements?

A July 17 report revealed  that an alarming number of sports supplements contain incorrect amounts of ingredients, traces of prohibited compounds, and missing ingredients that are reported on the lab...
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Simply Stated: Is my phone damaging my eyes?

Time and again, we have been warned about how this heavy usage of mobile devices can affect our eyes — specifically, how blue light, the main source of light that most digital devices emit, can caus...
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Simply Stated: What is an algal bloom and what does it mean for marine life?

Algae is a fundamental contributor to ecosystems across the world; it sustains food webs in all aquatic environments in which it is found, and around 70% of atmospheric oxygen can be attributed to pho...
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