Science & Tech

Carry-on, Carry-all: The psychology of overpacking, spring cleaning, & sentimental value

April 13, 2026 by

Advice for the overly-sentimental to embrace spring as a season of movement, reflection, and renewal — or just to practice packing light.
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Research in Review: Vernal pool restoration, infant edibility expectations, mind wandering effects on recent memory

April 13, 2026 by

Yumiko summarizes three recent publications in environmental science and psychology by researchers at UCSB.
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Opinion: Why do we care about Punch the monkey?

March 31, 2026 by

Internet fame is a double-edged sword for one juvenile monkey and his orange orangutan stuffed-toy.
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Seeing and believing: How AI content is dominating social media

March 5, 2026 by

As the proportion of AI-generated content on social media grows to 90% this year, the unreal feels alarmingly human.
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Simply Stated: The benefits of saving sunscreen for a rainy day

March 2, 2026 by

Ceora debunks common misconceptions about UV exposure, sunscreen, and the recent downpours on our campus.
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From Liftoff to Touchdown: UCSB Gaucho Rocket Project sets its sights on landable rockets

March 2, 2026 by

Launching rockets may seem like a lofty goal achieved only at major companies like NASA and SpaceX, yet UC Santa Barbara students in the Gaucho Rocket Project turn their passion for rocketry into a re...
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Simply Stated: How attachment styles direct your dating life

February 12, 2026 by

Romance has always been a hot topic of conversation: it seems you can’t go one family dinner without a relative asking, “So are you seeing anybody yet?” But with the rise of social media, the ps...
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Opinion – Love or addiction? The science behind dating apps

February 12, 2026 by

When algorithms drive our dopamine networks, the line between love and obsession is very thin.
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The R.E.E.F. petitions for a lock-in fee

January 31, 2026 by

After federal funding changes to UC Santa Barbara, a lock-in fee measure is necessary to support the Marine Science Institute's hub for research, education, and community.
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PMS pisses me off

January 30, 2026 by

I’ll never forget what my ninth-grade history teacher said when I raised my voice mid-debate: “Is it that time of the month?” Not only was he wrong, but he also didn’t even have the decency t...
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Upside Down physics – The science behind “Stranger Things”

January 30, 2026 by

Foundations in science and physics exist at the very core of the Netflix's hit show “Stranger Things," demonstrating to audiences for over a decade that our universe may be "stranger" than we care t...
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Accelerating into the new year: UCSB Sherwin Group’s groundbreaking physics research

January 15, 2026 by

The physics department at UC Santa Barbara houses its own powerful particle accelerator that accelerates electrons to 99.4% of the speed of light: The Sherwin Group’s ability to produce short and po...
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Research in Review: UCSB’s December advancements

January 8, 2026 by

Jump into 2026 with a recap of UCSB's most recent research innovations.
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Sable Offshore is just one battle in a larger fight for environmental justice

November 21, 2025 by

The cause to stop Sable is a pursuit of sustainability — if restarted, the pipeline could double Santa Barbara County’s greenhouse gas emissions and likely result in an oil spill every two years. ...
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Why UCSB students feel seasonal depression differently: The science of sunshine, coastline and campus culture

November 20, 2025 by

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be especially overwhelming for collegiate students, but the neurological benefits of sunshine, ocean and community can help combat stress hormones at UCSB.
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