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The corpus callosum, in red, connects the two hemispheres of the brain together.
New findings in split-brain science: Even minimal fiber connections can unify consciousness
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“You can think of this as the next step in personal computing,” said UCSB professor Jennifer Jacobs, whose research explores more intuitive, responsive digital fabrication systems.
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De novo protein design involves sequencing amino acids to produce proteins with the desired structures and functions
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Children are more sensitive to heat than adults, and chronic overheating can affect their experience and engagement at school.
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AI-generated visuals designed by UCSB researchers help ease the psychological toll of isolation for scientists living and working in Antarctica.
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Joan Dudney studies the impacts of global change on forests to develop science-based management strategies.
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Lithium-ion batteries power everything from cell phones to laptops
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Fruit fly larvae will reorient themselves toward the negative pole of an electric field.