UCLA and Equatic to build world’s largest ocean-based plant for carbon removal February 27, 2024 The $20 million system in Singapore will be capable of removing 3,650 metric tons of CO2 per year while producing 105 tons of clean hydrogen.
In memoriam: Michael Grunstein, 77, pioneering scientist who helped make genetic cloning possible February 23, 2024 The distinguished professor emeritus of biological chemistry made breakthroughs in epigenetics research.
Making STEM accessible through translation February 13, 2024 A UCLA-led project aims to increase the availability of Spanish-language neuroscience research.
Researchers measure and control interactions between magnetic ripples using lasers February 7, 2024 Fundamental step toward ultrafast magnetism-based computers comes from multi-institution team science involving UCLA.
Chemists decipher reaction process that could improve lithium-sulfur batteries February 6, 2024 A combination of battery technology and catalysis opens new avenues for cheap, high-capacity batteries.
Bright galaxies put dark matter to the test January 31, 2024 If cold dark matter theories are correct, the Webb Space Telescope should find tiny, bright galaxies of early universe.
Viral protein fragments may unlock mystery behind serious COVID-19 outcomes January 29, 2024 ‘Zombie’ virus fragments continue to cause inflammation after the virus is destroyed.
Confirmation of ancient lake on Mars builds excitement for Perseverance rover’s samples January 26, 2024 Findings reveal eons of environmental changes and offer hope that soil and rock samples hold traces of life.
As the climate warms, birds in the East Africa mountains are getting bigger January 18, 2024 UCLA-led research casts doubt on a long-held theory about warming and body size.
A Jupiter-sized planet has been hiding a big secret: A 350,000-mile-long tail January 9, 2024 Scientists say the discovery presents a rare opportunity to study the physics that shape thousands of other planets.
UCLA acquires L.A.’s former Westside Pavilion to transform empty mall into the UCLA Research Park January 3, 2024 With the acquisition, UCLA will create an engine of innovation, discovery and economic growth for Southern California and beyond.
How antibiotic-resistant bacteria can teach us to modify behavior December 22, 2023 Insights gleaned from biological resistance could help humans overcome aversion to the social changes needed to halt global warming.
UCLA joins $42 million Department of Energy hubs to advance fusion energy December 20, 2023 Physicists, engineers and materials scientists will partner with hubs led by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the University of Rochester.
3D atomic details of next-generation alloys revealed for first time December 20, 2023 UCLA-led team maps medium- and high-entropy alloys, identifies potential to tune their properties, making them both stronger and more flexible.
UCLA receives $2.5 million to expand inclusion, success for STEM students December 18, 2023 The funding will support student research, faculty development and bolster activities that promote a sense of community.
Breakthrough reveals poaching hotspots, trade routes of most trafficked endangered mammal December 14, 2023 A powerful new genomic approach developed by UCLA researchers and colleagues could boost efforts to slow illegal trade of pangolins.
3 UCLA faculty members named to National Academy of Inventors December 13, 2023 Professors Eric Chiou, Paul S. Weiss and Xiangfeng Duan were honored for “creating innovations that are driving crucial advancements across a variety of disciplines.”
Wild birds lead people to honey – and learn from them December 7, 2023 The greater honeyguide can learn distinct vocal signals to help hunter-gatherers in parts of Africa locate bee colonies.
UCLA researchers detail how prostate cancers grow more aggressively to evade treatment November 29, 2023 The study could lead to new therapies that prevent formation of some of the most lethal forms of the disease.
UCLA chemists use oxygen, copper ‘scissors’ to make cheaper drug treatments possible November 22, 2023 The groundbreaking process cuts carbon bonds to convert organic molecules into biologically active amine molecules.
UCLA center aims to make sodium ion batteries a marketable commodity November 17, 2023 The batteries could replace those made with lithium, which is costly and subject to geopolitical constraints.
Over three dozen UCLA faculty listed among world’s most influential researchers November 16, 2023 The faculty members have published research that is cited most often by other scholars in their fields.
Experimental brain-like computing system more accurate with custom algorithm November 13, 2023 Research brief: The technology developed by UCLA scientists “learned” to identify handwritten numbers with 93.4% overall accuracy.
Stem cell research paves way toward regenerating skeletal muscle November 2, 2023 UCLA researchers have made headway using muscle stem cells to regrow damaged muscle in mice.
UCLA researcher finds first proof of menopause in wild chimpanzees October 26, 2023 A study of the Ngogo community in Uganda shows humans aren’t the only primates with menopause and significant post-fertile survival.