Kraig Pakulski / Monday, April 20, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County UCSB Races to Digitize Bee Collections for A.I. Era SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Scientists at UC Santa Barbara are working to transform decades of collected bee specimens into usable digital data. The Big Bee Project aims to unlock hidden information inside collections that have long sat in drawers. This story will show how researchers are turning old specimens into powerful tools for modern science. The Latest Breaking News, Weather Alerts, Sports and More Anytime On Our Mobile Apps. Keep Up With the Latest Articles by Signing Up for the News Channel 3-12 Newsletter. The post UCSB Races to Digitize Bee Collections for A.I. Era appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article ON Culture | Time to Dance, Draw and Sing It Out! Next Article UCSB Races to Digitize Bee Collections for AI Era Print 16 Rate this article: No rating Tags: NewsSanta Barbara - South CountyTop StoriesEducationEnvironment & EnergySpecial Reports Please login or register to post comments.