Scientists wanted to know if simple behaviors could lead to lasting changes in personality– specifically, the trait of curiosity. The researchers created a smartphone app designed to encourage a curious mindset.

A 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.

Unionized 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.

A mental health worker in San Luis Obispo County is facing charges for falsifying medical records tied to a patient who died at the County Crisis Stabilization Unit last year.

San Luis Obispo County health officials report that whooping cough cases are on track to reach their highest level in about a decade.

At Tuesday’s board of supervisors meeting, Public Works director, John Diodati said the contaminated water event was rare and unusual.

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.