Speaking without vocal cords, thanks to a new AI-assisted wearable device March 14, 2024 The adhesive neck patch is the latest advance by UCLA bioengineers in speech technology for people with disabilities.
An even Bigger Bang: Chuck Lorre’s $24.5 million gift to empower low-income STEM students March 4, 2024 The new UCLA Chuck Lorre Scholars Program will boost scholarship funding and cultivate leaders in science and technology.
UCLA Samueli to lead $4 million cell research project funded by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative February 29, 2024 The collaboration among researchers at UCLA, USC and Caltech will advance cell and tissue engineering technology.
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.
A look back at the Inquisition’s prosecution of Galileo: What really happened? February 15, 2024 Today, on what would have been the Italian astronomer’s 460th birthday, we revisit one of Newsroom’s most-read stories.
Making STEM accessible through translation February 13, 2024 A UCLA-led project aims to increase the availability of Spanish-language neuroscience research.
‘Your voice matters too’: UCLA’s AJ Addae on the need for young Black scientists in the cosmetics industry February 10, 2024 There’s an “inclusivity problem” when it comes to the testing and development of skin products, the doctoral student and entrepreneur says.
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.
UCLA’s online engineering master’s program again ranked No. 1 in the U.S. February 6, 2024 This is the second year in a row — and the sixth time in past 10 years — that the program has held the top spot in U.S. News’ annual survey.
3 UCLA faculty elected to National Academy of Engineering February 6, 2024 Academy membership recognizes those who have made outstanding contributions to engineering research, practice or education.
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.
The future of fresh water is bright January 31, 2024 Active Membranes, a startup within the Magnify Incubator at CNSI, has developed an innovative technology to treat and desalinate water.
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.
NSF invests in UCLA-led project to connect culture, creativity and technological innovation January 16, 2024 UCLA has launched a hub supported by the foundation’s new directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships.
ICYMI: UCLA to transform empty Westside Pavilion mall into UCLA Research Park January 10, 2024 Video: Chancellor Block, Gov. Newsom and UC President Drake announce the launch of the ambitious project at a Jan. 3 press conference.
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.
The UCLA Research Park: Immunology and immunotherapy January 3, 2024 At the new research park, the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy at UCLA is poised to enter a new era of biomedical breakthroughs.
The UCLA Research Park: Quantum science and engineering January 3, 2024 The quantum innovation hub will produce advances in computing, sensing and other areas while training a new workforce for the burgeoning field.
2023 reflections: Stepping boldly into the future December 23, 2023 It’s that time again — an opportunity to take stock of a year filled with awe-inspiring achievements and more than a few surprises, and to celebrate the accomplishments of our entire Bruin community.
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.
Data to the people December 19, 2023 A $9.4 million federal grant furthers the UCLA Agile Visual Analytics Lab’s goal of making information accessible and meaningful for all.