A Christmas tree surprise! 🎄🐾 A family found a salamander in their tree, 300+ miles from its habitat. This hitchhiker sheds ...

Researchers discovered that waste from the global apparel industry is leaking millions of tons of plastic into the ...

Recognized for outstanding contributions in research, teaching and service, as well as “his dedication to innovation, ...

For experiments that require ultra-precise measurements and control over atoms — think two-photon atomic clocks, cold-atom ...

New meal swipe donations program allows any student with a meal plan to easily donate up to three meals per week.

The orbitofrontal (OFC) occupies the front part of the brain right above the eyes. It’s associated with reward valuation, ...

UCSB lecturer and producer Wendy Eley Jackson brings advocacy to the screen with Facing the Falls, a powerful documentary ...

Inside our fall/winter issue you'll find a trio of inspiring conservation stories from California's eastern Sierra region, where UC Santa Barbara has a natural reserve — and a huge research presence.

UC Santa Barbara has solidified its position as a leader in groundbreaking research, placing No. 8 worldwide in the 2025 Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings. The rankings, ...

With a background in both STEM and communication, Harrison Tasoff is a science and environmental journalist who delights in deciphering new research and distilling it into clear language. Every story ...