Humans and chimpanzees share more than 95% of our genome, and yet we are remarkably different. A new study highlights the ...

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

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

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.

The Romanov family rose to imperial power in Russia in the early 1600s, its rule passed down for more than 300 years until the compounding crises of World War I, political turmoil and public pushback ...

For experiments that require ultra-precise measurements and control over atoms — think two-photon atomic clocks, cold-atom interferometer sensors and quantum gates — lasers are the technology of ...

We don’t often think of our clothing as plastic, but much of it is. Polyester, nylon, acrylic and other synthetic fibers are commonplace in the blended fabrics we wear every day. As a result, textiles ...

Life can be tricky. We have so many decisions to make. It’s a good thing we have an orbitofrontal cortex and hippocampus to help us. These areas of the brain, according to researchers at UC Santa ...

Andy Howell leads the supernova group at the Las Cumbres Observatory and is an adjunct professor in the Department of Physics at UC Santa Barbara. Most of his research focuses on supernovae — how they ...

Sonia came to science writing after working many years as a journalist. A graduate of UC Santa Barbara with a degree in English, she’s thrilled to be writing for her alma mater and working with the ...

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 ...