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....
The Science of Love
Jessica Gang
Opinions Editor
Picture this: you’re walking through the Arbor on a sunny Santa Barbara day, when all of a sudden you see them: the...
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...
Internet-connected Telescopes at Las Cumbres Observatory Allow for Celestial Discoveries Around the Globe
Hannah Maerowitz
Science & Tech Editor
The first network of Internet-enabled telescopes is virtually in our backyard, with the Las Cumbres Observatory (LCO) situated only 2.3...
The Science of Fear
Hannah Maerowitz
Science & Tech Editor
Horror movies, scary costumes, and haunted houses are all characteristic of Halloween and indicative of why some are so fond...
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...
Tyson Foods Inc. Invests in Lab-Grown Meat Production
Krystal Chen
Staff Writer
Tyson Foods Inc., the world’s second largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef, and pork, recently announced that it plans to work...
From Mapping the Universe to a YouTube Career: An Interview with Physics Professor Andy...
Hannah Maerowitz
Staff Writer
Andy Howell is a member of the Physics Department at UCSB, but he also leads the supernova division of the Las Cumbres...
