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Aha! moments in creative contexts such as the arts may be less a verdict than a motivational impetus, according to researchers

‘Aha!’ moments are great for solving problems but less so for creative judgements

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Nanosensors Made from DNA May Light Path to New Cancer Tests and Drugs

UCSB Physicists Demonstrate the Quantum von Neumann Architecture, a Quantum Processor, and a Quantum Memory on a Chip

UCSB Scientists, Telescopes Help Discover ‘Once in a Generation’ Supernova
Milton Love stands near the ocean

UCSB Research Biologist Combines Art and Science in New Book on Fishes of the Pacific Coast

How Fat and Obesity Cause Diabetes

Decade-Long Study Reveals Recurring Patterns of Viruses in the Open Ocean

Study Shows Arctic Tundra Fires Could Accelerate Climate Warming

UC Santa Barbara Scientists Receive National Science Foundation CAREER Awards

UCSB Scholars Study the Evolution of Human Generosity

New 3-D Photonic Crystals Have Both Electronic and Optical Properties

Parasites Help Reveal New Ecological Rules

UCSB Research Projects Part of $4 Million Grant from Ocean Protection Council
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