Science & Tech

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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Matter of Opinion: My weekend tide pooling in Isla Vista

November 13, 2025 by

Nature is all around us; from the mountains to the oceans, Santa Barbara offers a vast array of wildlife that invites exploration. Down the wooden stairs on the outskirts of Isla Vista, Devereux Beach...
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American AI: Speed over safety in Trump’s second term

November 6, 2025 by

Artificial intelligence is set to change the world as we know it across all aspects of society, and this evolution is being framed by the Trump administration as a race between global superpowers. Tru...
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Should we trust Tylenol?

November 6, 2025 by

Preksha discusses how the federal administration's misinformation and fearmongering surrounding autism threatens scientific integrity.
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Built by students, powered by the sun: Engineers Without Borders bring solar-powered table to UCSB

October 30, 2025 by

What started as a packet of old blueprints has now turned into a fully functioning solar-powered table on UC Santa Barbara’s campus — the result of two years of persistence, problem-solving and st...
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A guide to gift card scams

October 30, 2025 by

Rebecca shares strategies for college students to identify gift card scams in their workplaces.
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What’s in my matcha? Know what you’re ordering!

October 23, 2025 by

Matcha has become a trending drink that continues to rise in popularity. Whether one’s love of the beverage is performative or not, there is no denying the great flavor within its contents. There ar...
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UCSB physics department celebrates two of its faculty members receiving the 2025 Nobel Prize

October 23, 2025 by

Students and faculty of UC Santa Barbara’s physics department gathered in Corwin Pavilion for the department’s annual Nobel Prize-focused colloquium on Oct. 14. This year’s event was particularl...
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Why your weather app can’t figure out UCSB

October 16, 2025 by

Saanvi explains how computer science, ocean currents, and the marine layer collaborate to form Isla Vista's elusive and unpredictable microclimate.
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