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UCLA has earned a top position in the closely watched U.S. News & World Report annual ranking of the nation's colleges and universities, placing second among public universities.

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September 10, 2012

UCLA chemist Steven G. Clarke named to endowed chair in gerontology

Removing molecular 'garbage' may be key to successful aging, says, Clarke, who will hold the Elizabeth and Thomas Plott Chair for a five-year term.

Health Sciences > News Releases

September 10, 2012

Employees at 'green' companies are significantly more productive, study finds

Sixteen percent more productive, to be precise. "I expected a contrast, but not such a strong, robust jump in productivity," said UCLA researcher Magali Delmas.

Research > News Releases

August 28, 2012

Why are there so many species of beetles and so few crocodiles?

The answer, scientists report, may lie in "adaptive zones," ecological areas in which species diversity is strictly limited by habitat requirements and competitors.

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August 15, 2012

UCLA uses new device to replace aortic valve in patients who can't have open-heart surgery

"The new valve procedure offers hope to patients who previously had few options," says UCLA cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Tobis.

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August 09, 2012

UCLA scientist discovers plate tectonics on Mars

For years, scientists thought the geological phenomenon existed only on Earth. But geologist An Yin says the evidence on the Red Planet is quite clear.

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July 31, 2012

A professor who can 'change your life forever' teaches his first online course

First a skeptic and now an online-education convert, UCLA's Bob Goldberg has joined forces with UCLA's film school to craft an innovative digital course on genetics.

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July 30, 2012

UCLA School of Dentistry creates future opportunities for disadvantaged, gifted high school students

Pre-college science education program at the UCLA School of Dentistry exposes gifted and disadvantaged high school students to oral health and scientific research and potentially, a promising career in the health sciences field.

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July 27, 2012

UCLA Architecture and Urban Design publishes “The Culture Now Project” led by Thom Mayne

Pritzker prize-winner and UCLA distinguished professor Thom Mayne, urbanist Karen Lohrmann and UCLA Architecture and Urban Design graduate students publish "The Culture Now Project."

Arts & Humanities > News Releases

July 25, 2012

UCLA's Raúl Hinojosa Ojeda to be recognized by the White House

UCLA Professor Raúl Hinojosa Ojeda is being recognized by the White House for his work linking immigrant diasporas to their home countries for the benefit of both.

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