How different plants manage water stress may reshape climate models. Scientists now say soil drying isn’t one-size-fits-all.

“We found that plants don’t respond to water stress in a simple, straight-line way,” said senior author Kelly Caylor, a professor at UCSB’s Bren School of Environmental Science & Management. “Instead, ...

Researchers have developed a model that captures the nuanced ways that plants manage water stress, and how this affects soil moisture levels.

Any home gardener knows they have to tailor their watering regime for different plants. Forgetting to water their flowerbed ...

Thanks to a student-led sports-waste recycling program at UCSB, Gauchos (and visiting community members) can recycle their old sports gear in the drop-off bin at the Rec Cen.

Since moving to Santa Barbara in 2019 to attend the Bren School at UCSB, she has continued to combine her environmental expertise with her love for community-driven impact.

Frank W. Davis, Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, University of California, Santa Barbara California oak ...

What do old goggles, swimcaps, swimsuits, swimfins, snorkels, water polo and tennis balls and exercise stretch bands have in ...

Peter Hartmann / Noozhawk photo Santa Barbara High School’s class of 2025 celebrated their personal milestones at graduation Thursday and their part in something bigger: the school’s 150th year.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – It was a day of celebration for Santa Barbara Unified School District seniors as the Class of 2025 graduated Thursday evening from San Marcos, Santa Barbara, and Dos ...