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Flames from the Thomas Fire reflect in the waves at night.
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Ray Ford / Noozhawk
Flames from the Thomas Fire reflect in the waves just west of Ventura. Its proximity to the ocean provided researchers a unique opportunity.

Thomas Fire research reveals that ash can fertilize the oceans

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Clockwise from top left, the newest Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science are: Mark Bowick (Physics), Richard Mayer (Psych & Brain), Chris Palmstrøm (Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Materials), Julie Simpson (Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology) and Dar Roberts (Geography)

Five UC Santa Barbara professors have been elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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Electrical and computer engineering students hold their second annual video game showcase
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Photo by Laura College, Unsplash

Researchers use machine learning to map where sharks face the most risk from longline fishing

Ecologists and environmental scientists identify priorities within synthesis research to address pressing issues
The Thomas Fire burns the mountains above Ventura and Santa Barbara
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Carsten Schertzer / iSTOCK
The 2017-18 Thomas Fire burned 282,000 acres in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.

University of California systemwide network offers crisis course
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A Multifaceted Sensation
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An Overlooked Phenomenon
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A Stem Cell's Sense of Touch
sago palms as trees and food

Connecting People and Nature

Facing the Heat

‘Innovation and Impactful Contributions’

Taking Ocean Vital Signs
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