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M. Franco / C. Casey / COSMOS-Web collaborationA UC Santa Barbara professor helped create the largest map of the universe ever made. The interactive map, spanning almost the entire history of the universe, was released to the public on Thursday. -
FlickrUnionized healthcare staff, including medical assistants and clinicians, will walk off the job next Monday and Tuesday at clinics across the Central Coast– unless the union and management reach an agreement.
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Central Coast health officials are urging residents to take precautions as tick activity ramps up this time of year. -
In a new study, UC Santa Barbara researchers test safer, more efficient alternatives to traditional lithium-ion batteries. -
SeaSketch, a web-based application, lets users simulate how proposed changes could affect marine environments. -
The vaccine protects against the human papillomavirus, a common virus that can lead to cancer. It’s recommended for kids ages 9 to 12, with two doses given six to 12 months apart for the best protection. -
Roughly the size of a subcompact car, the SPHEREx telescope will orbit Earth, capturing images in over 100 colors to create a 3D map of the entire sky. -
More Californians are now dying from the flu than from COVID-19, marking the first time since 2020. -
San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties have issued public health advisories warning residents to stay out of the ocean during and after rainstorms. -
Firefighters from San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara have been helping battle massive wildfires in Los Angeles this month, but the job can take a toll. Heath experts say firefighters can face higher rates of physical and mental health issues. -
Santa Barbara County Public Health has confirmed that two house cats in Goleta died from bird flu. -
The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department has reported three cases of whooping cough in the past two weeks.
