The orbitofrontal (OFC) occupies the front part of the brain right above the eyes. It’s associated with reward valuation, ...

UCSB sociology lecturer Jason Turowetz's book “Autistic Intelligence: Interaction, Individuality, and the Challenges of ...

A new book by UC Santa Barbara emeritus professor of history Tsuyoshi Hasegawa unpacks the abdication of Russia's Tsar ...

Coconut plantations have overtaken native forests on more than 80% of Pacific atolls, with coconut palms now covering over ...

Written daily over one tumultuous year, Ross Gay’s “The Book of Delights” is a genre-defying collection of short lyrical essays that celebrate the small, ordinary wonders in the world around us. The ...

Maryam Kia-Keating's scholarship is focused on resilience in the context of experiences of trauma, adversity, and toxic stress for diverse communities, including refugees and immigrants from around ...

Daniel Oropeza, an assistant professor of materials at UC Santa Barbara, has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the ...

Daniel Oropeza's research aims to understand the influence of manufacturing processes on material microstructure and performance, with the purpose of informing process optimization and developing ...

UC Santa Barbara has solidified its position as a leader in groundbreaking research, placing No. 8 worldwide in the 2025 Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings. The rankings, ...