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Are we fossil fools? A wake-up call for Earth Day
In honor of this year’s Earth Day, two determined engineers by the names of Craig Smith and William Fletcher presented their key findings on climate change at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natura...
Simply Stated: The science behind blacking out
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. The post Simply Stated: The science behind bl...
Marijuana and munchies: A possible homeopathic solution
At the heart of cannabis culture, beyond the red eyes, giggles and relaxation, lies an indescribable feeling: the “munchies.” The post Marijuana and munchies: A possible homeopathic solution ...
Faculty Feature: Dr. Jean-Marie Volland’s road to UCSB
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 mic...
Methane-measuring satellite takes off from Santa Barbara
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 m...
Going Deeper: A look into scientific diving at UCSB
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. The post Going Deeper: A look i...
Unveiling the climate crisis in Santa Barbara
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. The post Unveiling th...
OPINION: ChatGPT: Friend or Foe?
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 dow...
Simply Stated: Do we really only use only 10% of our brains?
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 ...
Simply Stated: What is endometriosis, and why is it so much more than bad periods?
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 ova...