A UC Santa Barbara scientist and his colleagues report that snails successfully crossed Central America, long considered an impenetrable barrier to marine organisms, twice in the past million years – both times probably by flying across Mexico, stuck to the legs or riding on the bellies of shorebirds, and introducing new genes that contributed to the marine biodiversity on each coast.
UC Santa Barbara astrophysicist Avi Shporer is part of the NASA team that has found the first known planet with two “suns,” an idea popularized by the 1977 movie Star Wars.
Today the National Merit Scholarship Corporation Program announced the names of 16,000 semifinalists for 2012.
Montecito Bank & Trust asks public to help select the 2012 Santa Barbara Triathlon charity beneficiary
Helene Schneider explains silence surrounding News-Press series on Santa Barbara police officer.
Jason Stilwell credited with helping to close Santa Barbara’s budget gap.
Exercise is an important part of most people’s lives. Walking is a great way to stay in shape, but it can also have some hidden dangers when crossing the streets or busy intersections.
One beach at warning level in this week’s report.
Face attempted murder charges for Eastside stabbing.
Mold has been discovered in four portable classrooms at Adelante Charter School on the Eastside.
