A new lab investigates the smartphone generation.
Growing up digital
Tiny birds, tiny tech
A new tracking method gives a round-the-clock record of hummingbird life.
Technology startup founded by UC Santa Barbara grads wins first place at the 2018 UC Startup Showcase
Milo Sensors evolved from a student-driven business proposal to pioneering the next wave of wearable technology.
Detecting cancer's ability to spread
New sensors detect and measure single cancer cells' potential to metastasize, the leading cause of cancer deaths.
Ancient pigment can boost energy efficiency
A color developed by Egyptians thousands of years ago can boost energy efficiency by cooling rooftops and walls.
Sick of googling symptoms and getting bad information? Here's a second opinion.
You can search for better health answers by using a free internet health assistant developed by medical researchers.
The Kidney Project and the bioartificial pancreas: When inspiration strikes twice
Shuvo Roy is not content to just work on the world's first bioartificial kidney. Now he's doing the same for the pancreas.
Nine in 10 Silicon Valley jobs pay less now than 20 years ago
Silicon Valley's business models concentrate wealth, new research finds.
What if doctors could zero in on the one action that would make the most impact on your health?
Health choices made easy, thanks to a new model that relies on data from your FitBit.
UC named a national leader in renewable energy
For the second year in a row, the EPA recognizes the University of California with a Green Power Leadership Award.
Smartphone, M.D.
A new app developed by UC Santa Barbara researchers enables a smartphone to ID bacteria in just one hour.
Call me Emoji
‘Moby Dick’ has been translated into emojis. True story.