Science & Tech

Simply Stated: Why does time “fly” when we’re having fun?

August 2, 2023 by

Why is it that time can slow down to a sluggish pace but also fly by, especially when we’re having fun? These questions have guided scientists in time perception studies. 
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Campus Point: New and exciting research from UCSB

July 31, 2023 by

A look at carbon capture innovation, marine heatwaves, and deep-sea mining.
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Simply Stated: What are the positive effects of animals on human mental health?

July 18, 2023 by

During a time when mental health crises are statistically growing across the country, it’s always reassuring to have a source of unconditional love and comfort in one’s life. For many, these thing...
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FDA makes history, approves Elevidys to treat pediatric Duchenne muscular dystrophy

July 11, 2023 by

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Elevidys in June, making it the first gene therapy designed to treat pediatric Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a life-threatening genetic disorder of progre...
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UCSB professor receives NIH Director’s New Innovator Award

July 7, 2023 by

Michael Beyeler, the director of UC Santa Barbara’s Bionic Vision Lab and assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, was one of 103 people awarded the prestigious National Institutes...
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Simply Stated: What is June Gloom?

June 27, 2023 by

 “June Gloom,” the annual weather phenomena currently affecting California, is characterized by a rolling fog that brings with it occasional rain and constant cloudy days.
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Research in Review:

June 1, 2023 by

Looking back on the most notable scientific accomplishments and breakthroughs made by UCSB researchers during the 2022-23 year.
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Stand-out STEM Events Hosted by UCSB in the 2022-23 Year

June 1, 2023 by

Looking back on some of the most interesting STEM events UCSB has hosted over the last academic year.
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Simply Stated: What’s the dirt on composting?

May 25, 2023 by

As a generation that has been raised alongside the threats of the climate crisis, seemingly simple solutions have been sold to us our entire lives: drive electric vehicles to reduce emissions, cut dow...
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Campus Point: New and exciting research from UCSB

May 25, 2023 by

A look at policy performance estimations, re-evaluating FDA approved antibiotics, and understanding the interactions of molecular complexes at low temperatures.
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Campus Point: New and exciting research from UCSB

May 18, 2023 by

A look at anatomical organization, battery efficiency, and nonviral genetic editing techniques.
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Simply Stated: What exactly is a superbloom?

May 18, 2023 by

You have to be living under a rock to have not noticed the sudden surge in greenery and flora throughout the state of California since around mid-February.
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A glimpse into the 2023 UCSB Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Week

May 18, 2023 by

Macrophage cells are on the front lines when the immune system kicks in. They’re a type of white blood cell that phagocytize—or fully engulf—foreign cells. Moreover, scientists have observed ano...
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I feel, therefore I am: Leading neuroscientist António Damásio speaks on human consciousness

May 11, 2023 by

“I think, therefore I am.” Many of us are familiar with the Cartesian notion of the thinking nature of consciousness. René Descartes, it turns out, was wrong. That's according to António Damás...
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Simply Stated: How does academic stress affect mental health, and where on campus can students go for care?

May 11, 2023 by

It’s not a surprise when I say that school can be stressful. With midterms coming to an end, or still in progress for some, a lot of us have experienced or are experiencing some sort of stress. Stud...
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