Study could help solve mystery of the disappearing twins May 11, 2023 A UCLA-led team of astronomers found, surprisingly, that there are no young binary stars near the Milky Way’s black hole.
What does it take to thrive in cities, if you’re a bird? May 2, 2023 A UCLA-led study finds that urban bird species tend to be smaller and less territorial and have greater ability to fly long distances.
Tibetan Plateau soil temperatures are found to affect climate regionally, globally April 17, 2023 Over the past 20 years, UCLA’s Yongkang Xue has been learning how land temperature and moisture influence major climate patterns.
Nanoparticle with mRNA appears to prevent, treat peanut allergies in mice April 3, 2023 A UCLA-developed technology could also provide a platform for fighting other allergies and autoimmune disorders.
UCLA-led study uses base editing to correct mutation that causes rare immune deficiency March 20, 2023 The condition, CD3 delta SCID, is caused by a mutation that prevents the production of the CD3 delta protein that is needed for the normal development of T cells
Emerging field of evolutionary medicine could address range of health conditions February 28, 2023 UCLA researchers say the approach could help tackle cancer, antibiotic resistance and food-related disorders.
A mysterious object is being dragged into the supermassive black hole at the Milky Way’s center February 24, 2023 Research by UCLA and Keck Observatory scientists concluded that the object, X7, could be a debris cloud from a stellar collision.
UCLA-led study explains how one of Saturn’s moons ejects particles from oceans beneath its surface February 22, 2023 “Enceladus is giving us free samples of what’s hidden deep below,” says Ashley Schoenfeld, a UCLA doctoral student.
Civil engineer Jonathan Stewart on the earthquake in Turkey and Syria February 14, 2023 Read the UCLA professor’s responses to questions journalists have asked about the catastrophic event.
Are we alone in the universe? UCLA astronomers enlist the public to find out February 14, 2023 Anyone with a computer or smartphone can help scientists classify radio signals that could reveal existence of intelligent life elsewhere.
UCLA-led research could help restore endangered fish species native to Southern California February 6, 2023 Sequencing the genome of the unarmored threespine stickleback has given scientists clues that could guide conservation measures.
New UCLA center promotes reproductive science and sexual health January 30, 2023 The Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education will support research and education initiatives designed to improve human health.
How a 3 cm glass sphere could help scientists understand space weather January 23, 2023 A study by UCLA physicists overcame the effects of Earth’s gravity, simulating conditions on other planets and stars.
How was the solar system formed? The Ryugu asteroid is helping us learn January 18, 2023 UCLA scientists have discovered that minerals were being produced through reactions with water more than 4.5 billion years ago.
Increased atmospheric dust is masking greenhouse gases’ warming effect January 17, 2023 UCLA researchers say climate change could accelerate slightly if dust levels stop climbing.
When migrating birds go astray, disturbances in magnetic field may be partly to blame January 13, 2023 A new UCLA study could help scientists better understand threats to birds — and their ability to adapt.
No Ph.D. needed: UCLA scientists help simplify DNA testing for tracking marine species January 9, 2023 A demonstration in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach showed that non-academics can use the fast, inexpensive genetic test.
Marsquake! December 14, 2022 Seismic waves from the largest marsquake ever detected revealed possible past meteoroid impact.
Some claim culture affects our basic visual perception. A UCLA study takes a fresh look December 14, 2022 Bucking previous findings, researchers found that people of East Asian and European descent performed similarly on a well-known test.
UCLA-led research could lead to more durable solar cells December 14, 2022 Using enhanced halide perovskite in place of silicon could produce less expensive devices that stand up better to light and heat.
3D-printed decoder, AI-enabled image compression could enable higher-res displays December 8, 2022 Research brief: The technology could eventually be used for virtual reality goggles, as well as image encryption and medical imaging.
Argentine ants will do anything for sugar, but they won’t do this December 7, 2022 In a twist that surprised researchers, the insects were less likely to forage for food when they were starving than when they were well fed.
Wearable sensor could guide precision drug dosing December 7, 2022 In a study with rats, a UCLA-developed patch predicted the total dosage of medication that would be delivered to animals’ bloodstream.
NSF awards funding to white scientists at higher rates than other groups, study shows December 5, 2022 Researchers from UCLA and four other institutions analyzed two decades of data published by the National Science Foundation.
Male orb-weaving spiders fight less in female-dominated colonies November 30, 2022 A study led by four UCLA undergraduates also found that the arachnids cooperate, a rarity among spiders.