The Ongoing Debate Behind Oil Rigs on the Californian Coast
Krystal Chen
Staff Writer
The existence of oil rigs off the coast of California has been a continuous issue in Santa Barbara over decades. Ever since...
Curie-osity Project Extends Membership to High School Students
Noe Padilla
Staff Writer
For the past three years, the Curie-osity Project has been giving young women the opportunity to visit labs at UCSB, interact with...
Data Science Club Hosts Annual Project Showcase
Jeremy Levine
Staff Writer
Does the phrase “machine learning” make you quiver in confusion? Do you look at a spreadsheet of data and feel brooding terror?...
A Look Into UCSB’s Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics
Xander Apicella
UCSB is renowned for its emphasis on research at all levels — everyone, from freshman to professor, is encouraged to make their mark....
UCSB Hosts First Kavli BRAIN Showcase
Jessica Gang
Opinions Editor
UC Santa Barbara hosted its first Kavli BRAIN showcase from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 18 at the Loma Pelona...
Preview: First Annual UCSB Womxn/Hacks Aims to Empower Female Programmers
Annie Huang
Staff Writer
UCSB will host its first hackathon specifically aimed towards women, Womxn/Hacks, this upcoming January. The event takes place over one weekend and...
Scientific Diving Certification Allows Students to Explore New Depths
Hannah Maerowitz
Science & Tech Editor
Although UCSB is well-known for its scenic surroundings, it is also proximate to some of the best diving sites in...
Former UCSB Film & Media Studies Department Chair Awarded MacArthur Fellowship
Hannah Maerowitz
Science & Tech Editor
A poet, an analytical chemist, a violinist, and a media scholar have all won the same award. This may sound...
Future of 3D-Printed Ears Sounds Promising
Joanne Rhee
Staff Writer
Researchers at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center created 3D-printed ears and implanted them into animals, yielding successful results. The ears functioned...
Researchers Develop Monkeys with Human Autism Gene
Joanne Rhee
Staff Writer
Researchers at the Institute of Neuroscience at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Shanghai, China have genetically modified monkeys to show symptoms...
