Science & Tech

From Fun to Food: Why Ch-ch-ch-Chia is Back

February 14, 2012 by

Upon hearing the word “chia,” the first thing that probably comes to mind is the obnoxious catchphrase, “Ch-ch-ch-chia!” Though these little plant pets are nostalgic for some, I’d like to sh...
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UCSB Researcher Team Develops Better Understanding of Leukemia Biology

February 14, 2012 by

UCSB chemistry and biochemistry professor Norbert Reich and his team of researchers have recently discovered a molecular pathway that may explain the way acute myeloid leukemia develops. AML is a canc...
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Scientists Link Rising Ocean pH Levels and Declining Marine Life

February 7, 2012 by

An international group of scientists led by UCSB researchers demonstrated the effects of carbon dioxide on the acidity of the ocean’s surface. The study’s results indicate that human greenhouse ga...
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Study Connects Human Activity with Increased Fires in Amazon Basin

February 7, 2012 by

Scientists from UC Santa Barbara’s National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis recently published a paper in collaboration with Eric Davidson of Woods Hole Research Center and several Braz...
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Similarity Computing: The New Frontier

January 31, 2012 by

With most queries turning up millions of results, how does a site like Google deliver the most relevant and accurate data as top results? Most people do not give much thought to the intricate workings...
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UCSB Scientists Warn Against Invasive Species

January 31, 2012 by

A recent study led by scientists at UC Santa Barbara’s National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis demonstrated how globalization and the demand for drought-resistant plant species threate...
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UCSB Earth Science Department Receives Grant to Study Underwater Geography and Fault Lines

January 24, 2012 by

UCSB’s Dept. of Earth Science has received a $553,000 grant from Seismic Micro-Technology Inc. to fund research in 3-D visualization, mapping and modeling of seismic data. So far, scientists involve...
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New Study Substantiates Old Herd Mentality Theory

January 24, 2012 by

Would you jump off a cliff if everyone else was doing it? Well, according to new findings, chances are you just might take the plunge. Herd mentality is a commonly cited and studied human behavior. It...
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UCSB Researchers Continue Study of Deepwater Oil Spill

January 17, 2012 by

Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara, recently published a study describing how underwater topography and currents affected the disappearance of methane plumes in the Gulf of Mex...
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Yoga Has Your Back: Study Demonstrates How This Healthy Habit May Ease Chronic Pain

January 10, 2012 by

Since we are now transitioning back to the reality of all-nighters and weekly “midterms,” it is more important than ever to hold on to that jolly disposition that a month of too much family, food ...
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Wireless Internet Connections in Data Centers

January 10, 2012 by

Researchers at UCSB have helped create a new method to increase wireless transmission speeds in data centers by up to 30 percent. Scientists discovered that metal plates placed on the ceiling of data ...
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Why It Pays To Be Social: How Companies Profit From Your Facebooking

November 22, 2011 by

Once a website targeting mostly college students, Facebook’s popularity has exploded in recent years, a testament to its universal appeal. However, the numerous benefits of online social networking ...
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UCSB Researchers Grow Understanding of Plant Evolution Through Flower Petal Cells

November 22, 2011 by

Along with a group of researchers from Harvard University, Scott Hodges, professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology at UCSB, recently discovered a mechanism of flower petal e...
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UCSB Researchers Break New Ground in Quantum Mechanics

November 15, 2011 by

In a recent study, UCSB physicists were the first to successfully demonstrate how defects in silicon carbide can be controlled quantum mechanically at room temperature. The physicists’ achievement i...
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The Sweeter Side of Honey: Another Way to Bee-come Healthier

November 15, 2011 by

Though honey is a common natural sweetener used for generations, scientific evidence suggests that honey has and could be used for many unconventional purposes, in addition to satisfying your sweet to...
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