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Science & Tech By Christina McDermott | Tue Mar 03, 2026 | 4:48pm

Blood Moon Rising: Total Lunar Eclipse Visible in Santa Barbara

Westmont Observatory opened in the early hours of Tuesday morning so the public could witness the eclipse’s totality.

Science & Tech By Cameron Walker, UCSB's 'The Current' | Tue Feb 24, 2026 | 2:45pm

The platform enables a quicker path to viable treatments for Alzheimer’s and other diseases.

Science & Tech By Seren Snow, UCSB's 'The Current' | Fri Feb 13, 2026 | 10:19am

A new bio-inspired molecule captures solar energy and releases it as heat on demand, outperforming lithium-ion batteries.

Science & Tech By Khari Johnson, CalMatters | Sat Jan 17, 2026 | 2:37pm

Attorney General Rob Bonta said his office is looking into whether a new AI image editing tool from Elon Musk’s company violates California law.

Science & Tech By Tyler Hayden | Wed Jan 07, 2026 | 11:59pm

The Santa Barbara County base could become the next home of SpaceX’s Starship, the world’s largest rocket.