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Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have created a molecule that captures sunlight and stores it as heat, not electricity. The breakthrough could change how we warm our homes and water without batteries.
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara created a molecule that captures sunlight and stores it as heat energy, no battery required. The breakthrough could revolutionize how we warm our homes and heat water.
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have developed a lightweight "liquid" battery that stores solar energy as heat without panels or heavy equipment. The breakthrough molecule can hold energy for years and release it on demand.
A team at UC Santa Barbara has designed a system to blast dangerous asteroids into harmless bits using rockets and technology we already have. Unlike asteroid deflection methods, this "Pulverize It" program could work even with short warning times.
Four Santa Barbara County schools just earned one of California's highest academic honors for lifting up all students. The recognition comes from state performance data, not applications, making it especially meaningful.
Four Santa Barbara County schools just earned one of California's highest honors for academic achievement. The recognition celebrates campuses making real progress for all students, especially those historically underserved.
Twenty high school seniors from Santa Barbara County just scored college scholarships totaling over $66,000 for their artistic talent. The awards mark 47 years of the Scholarship Foundation celebrating young artists and investing in their creative futures.
High schoolers in Santa Barbara just proved they know exactly what their schools need. Nearly $10,000 in grants helped them turn their ideas into real projects that make campuses better for everyone.
Four Santa Barbara County schools just earned California's Distinguished Schools honor, proving that dedicated educators can close achievement gaps while lifting all students. Out of 2,500 schools statewide, only 408 made the cut.
High school students across Santa Barbara designed and led projects that made their schools more welcoming, from beautifying trash cans with art to providing free sports equipment for teammates in need. Nearly $10,000 in grants helped turn their ideas into reality.
A UC Santa Barbara professor says the secret to fighting climate change might be hiding in plain sight: plants that grow back year after year. Her new book shows how perennial crops could slash emissions, feed more people, and heal damaged soil.
More than 3,400 Santa Barbara County students applied for college scholarships this year, a 5% jump that signals growing ambition among local youth. The foundation awarded over $7.7 million to 2,125 students last year and expects to announce this year's recipients in spring.
Twenty talented high school seniors in Santa Barbara County just earned college scholarships by doing what they love: creating art. The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara awarded up to $4,500 each to young artists whose work impressed judges in the program's 47th year.
Santa Barbara Clean Energy is handing out free drought-resistant native trees to residents who want to cool their neighborhoods and capture carbon. The program returns with six species to choose from, turning backyards into climate solutions one tree at a time.
Scientists at UC Santa Barbara have engineered a tiny molecule that captures sunlight, stores it as chemical energy, and releases it as heat on demand. The breakthrough could revolutionize how we use solar energy after dark without bulky batteries.
A neighborhood watchmaker who survived Nazi concentration camps got his wish to share his story with the world. The 17-minute film "Watching Walter" premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, bringing audiences to audible gasps.
Scientists at UC Santa Barbara created a molecule that captures sunlight, stores it for years, and releases it as heat on demand—no batteries needed. The breakthrough could revolutionize how we save solar energy for cold nights and cloudy days.
A surfer swept away from the Santa Barbara coast was found safe after firefighters deployed aerial drones equipped with infrared technology. The high-tech rescue showcases how emergency crews are using new tools to save lives faster than ever before.