Study discovers that fruit flies’ visual navigation tactics differ by environment September 17, 2024 The finding could expand research on vision in humans and autonomous vehicle development.
Hardship early in life can affect health and longevity – even for marmots September 16, 2024 Researchers have established a cumulative adversity index that could be adapted to help conservation efforts for other species.
Gen Zers who follow politics and media trend toward Kamala Harris, study finds September 12, 2024 Young voters cite Harris’ tone and substance more than race, ethnicity or gender.
Get ready for long West Coast heat waves this fall September 12, 2024 Signals from La Niña suggest we’re in for a hot fall, says UCLA atmospheric scientist and statistician Karen McKinnon.
California wildfires: ‘Office Hours’ with Daniel Swain September 10, 2024 The UCLA climate scientist will discuss the wildfire situation in Southern California and Davis Fire south of Reno.
U.S. Latino GDP skyrockets to record $3.7 trillion, with growth rate outpacing China, India September 10, 2024 Despite COVID, Latinos’ economic output in 2022 was greater than 6 of the world’s 10 largest economies.
LGBT adults in California face increased risks of firearm violence September 10, 2024 UCLA Center for Health Policy Research study shows lower rates of gun ownership, higher rates of fear of being a victim of gun violence.
California legislative ‘drama’ and 2024 climate bills September 6, 2024 UCLA experts address the unanticipated statehouse drama and Gov. Newsom’s project to lower gas prices through increased oil refinery oversight.
Campus unveils Four-Point Plan for a Safer, Stronger UCLA September 5, 2024 The plan focuses on safety and well-being, engagement across differences, free speech and internal improvement.
UCLA Film & Television Archive presents ‘Science Fiction Against the Margins’ series September 5, 2024 Part of Getty’s ‘PST ART: Art & Science Collide’ initiative, the series is free at the Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum.
Major West Coast heat wave: Video ‘Office Hours’ with Daniel Swain September 4, 2024 You know it’s hot – but is it unusually hot? Find out at 2 p.m. PT on Sept. 4 with UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain.
Hammer Museum, LACMA, MOCA launch joint collection of contemporary L.A. art September 3, 2024 The collection, dubbed MAC3, was made possible by a gift of 260 works from philanthropists Jarl and Pamela Mohn.
Birds shifting more in time than space as they adjust to global warming September 2, 2024 Still, changes in phenology, latitude and elevation account for only a small portion of what’s needed to keep track with rising temperatures.
UCLA’s Chris Mattmann is the first chief data and AI officer in the UC system August 30, 2024 The position is one of just a handful in existence across American universities.
UCLA presents ‘Atmosphere of Sound: Sonic Art in Times of Climate Disruption’ August 29, 2024 A part of Getty’s ‘PST ART: Art & Science Collide’ initiative, the multi-exhibition program runs from September 2024 through June 2025.
Like people, vultures get set in their ways and have fewer friends as they age August 29, 2024 Older birds tend to have fewer, more selective friendships with stronger bonds and may know better where to find food.
Dark matter could have helped make supermassive black holes in the early universe August 27, 2024 Radiation from dark matter may have kept hydrogen gas hot enough to condense into black holes instead of stars.
UCLA receives $120 million from Alya and Gary Michelson for new California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy August 27, 2024 The transformative donation will spur breakthrough discoveries and drive economic growth for the region.
Lyme disease early detection could get boost from simpler, faster testing technology August 26, 2024 An AI-enabled testing technology with point-of-care potential was shown to be accurate and reliable in UCLA-led study.
UCLA receives $1 million NSF grant to accelerate commercialization of quantum technologies August 26, 2024 The Quantum Sensing and Imaging Lab will work to advance capabilities in fields like medicine, atmospheric science and physics.
Two epicenters led to Japan’s violent Noto earthquake on New Year’s Day August 23, 2024 A rare “dual-initiation” mechanism ruptured a barrier on the fault during the Jan. 1 shaker.
Theater companies from Mexico, Spain, L.A., New York to take the stage at UCLA’s LA Escena festival August 22, 2024 Live performances, which are free to the public, will take place at the UCLA Nimoy Theater from Sept. 12 to 17.
The climate policy at stake in this election: The tax code August 22, 2024 Clean energy tax credits can make or break megatons of emissions, says UCLA Law professor Kimberly Clausing.
Election 360: Exploring the presidential candidates’ economic policies August 22, 2024 UCLA law professor Kimberly Clausing looks at the potential national and global impacts of the economic proposals making headlines.
UCLA study tracks former President Donald Trump’s weaponization of words August 21, 2024 The former president’s use of violent vocabulary has increased over time.