Julia: A Solution to the Two-Language Programming Problem
Matt Shamshoian
Python. C++. C. R. This blur of programming languages can get a little confusing, even for the most seasoned computer scientists.
The confusion...
Earth Day is Every Day at UCSB
Anais Tournier
Staff Writer
Situated near the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Santa Barbara Channel, UCSB is located in one of the most beautiful regions of...
Orcas: Not Doing So Whale
Shiloh Kluding
Although the release of "Blackfish" in 2013 spurred some public concern for orcas in captivity, wild orcas remain threatened by human encroachment. Off...
Drone Use in the Entertainment Industry and Beyond
Jessica Gang
Opinions Editor
Ever since drone usage has increased in the military, they have been viewed as instruments that push the boundaries of science and...
Facebook Removes Blueprints for 3D Printed Guns
Minh Hua
Campus Beat Reporter
On August 9, Facebook announced that it will remove content from its site that provides instructions for 3D printing firearms. This...
Carbon Farming Coming to Santa Barbara
Tanner Walker
Staff Writer
Carbon ranching is coming to Santa Barbara, but farmers aren’t growing carbon — they’re putting it back into the ground. With the help of...
One Third of the World’s Protected Areas Are Under Stress
Krystal Chen
Staff Writer
According to a recent study conducted by the Wildlife Conservation Society, more than one third of protected lands have shown signs of...
FDA Holds Drug Industries Accountable for Suspicious Practices
Sophia Tao
The FDA released a list of “Reference Listed Drug Access Inquiries” on Thursday, May 17, which lists pharmaceutical companies that allegedly block the...
Astrosom: Making Outer Space Accessible for Blind People
Peter McMaster
Post-doc astrophysicist Greg Salvesen creates music out of astronomy data, making outer space more accessible to the blind and more engaging for non-scientists.
Astrosom,...
Net Neutrality Battles Continue
Tanner Walker and Hannah Maerowitz
Science and Tech Editor and Staff Writer
The Senate voted 52-47 to undo an act of internet deregulation by the Federal...
