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Medical illustration of a blood clot obstructing a blood vessel in the brain, restricting blood flow.

Oct 14, 2026
Brain Surgery by Autonomous Robot? It's Possible — and Could Save Lives

UCSB researchers are developing an autonomous robotic system that could navigate the brain’s blood vessels, remove dangerous clots, and make lifesaving stroke treatment more accessible.

Source: The Current
An artist rendering of an electron tunneling from an individual nitrogen atom to a nitrogen-vacancy center in diamond.

Oct 05, 2026
How Electrons Find Their Way to Diamond's Quantum Defects

An international team of researchers reveals the pivotal role of tunneling in charging the diamond NV center.

UCSB assistant professor Nina Miolane seated in a red chair, with assistant professor Haewon Jeong standing next to her.

Oct 05, 2026
Much More Than the Sum of Its Parts

Powerhouse team of UCSB professors wins NSF award to use AI to discover scientific laws for group interactions.

Image of laboratory instrument in the research lab of UCSB faculty member Bolin Liao

Oct 02, 2026
UCSB Mechanical Engineer Receives Moore Foundation Award

As a 2026 Experimental Physics Investigator, Bolin Liao will develop platform for imaging and controlling quantum interactions with 2D materials. 

Source: The Current
Stylized photo of a researcher at a colorful optical table

Oct 01, 2026
UCSB Researchers to Collaborate in Three of NSF's Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes

Electrical and computer engineering professor Daniel Blumenthal is part of $290 million renewal of quantum science program.

Source: The Current
A student wearing a headset works at a laptop while taking notes at a desk.

Sep 28, 2026
Applications Open for UCSB's New Online Master of Engineering & Technology Leadership Program

New professional degree combines advanced technical education with leadership and management training.

Materials professor Craig Hawker speaks in front of a crowd gathered during the Innovation 360 workshop

Sep 28, 2026
Preparing Bioengineers for What Comes Next

AIChE fellowship will support Michelle O’Malley’s efforts to broaden early-career researchers’ view of how discoveries move from the lab into the world.

Headshots of UCSB faculty members Miguel Eckstein and Arpit Gupta

Sep 21, 2026
AI in Action Returns

 UCSB Library speaker series features computer science faculty member Arpit Gupta on Sept. 29.

Source: The Current
An artist's rendering of microgels, with small iridescent balls and turquoise liquid flowing among them

Sep 16, 2026
A “Ball Pit” for Cells

UCSB’s Emilie Dressaire receives an NSF CAREER award to study transport in microgels that may help cancer research.

UCSB professors Daniel Oropeza and Yangying Zhu stand side-by-side in a lab on the UCSB campus.

Sep 14, 2026
Beating the Heat of Re-Entry

UCSB engineering team receives inaugural award to design reusable systems for spacecraft returning to Earth.

A person wearing a hardhat and bright vest in front of hydrogen storage tanks

Sep 03, 2026
New Process Boosts Clean Hydrogen Production

Chemical engineering professor Eric McFarland co-authors Science paper outlining a highly efficient, low-emission approach to producing hydrogen.

Source: Stanford Report
Scanning electron microscope image of anaerobic fungi, showing rounded fungal structures surrounded by a dense network of branching filaments.

Aug 27, 2026
Microbial Teamwork Could Turn Plant Waste into Useful Chemicals

UCSB researchers are taking cues from microbes to explore more sustainable ways to make fuels, materials, and other products. 

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