Biomedical imaging, autonomous vehicle sensors may get boost from AI designed for physical signals
Research brief: The system uses physics-based machine learning to improve upon an existing imaging technique.
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Extreme heat hazards: How medications and local challenges can impact health
UCLA Fielding School’s David Eisenman and Kirsten Schwarz offer tips, including the role of medications.
UCLA Health performs first-ever lung transplant with donor organs transported using latest warm-perfusion advances
The "breathing lung" device is modified to keep organs healthier, and most importantly removing excess fluid due to neurogenic pulmonary edema.
ShadeLA advances lasting shade solutions for Los Angeles
In its first year, the coalition advanced research, partnerships and policies for the World Cup and beyond.
UCLA engineers shrink powerful terahertz systems onto a single semiconductor chip
The approach could advance ultrafast wireless communication, imaging and remote sensing.
New process turns mixed plastic waste into hydrogen fuel without sorting
The approach co-led by UCLA Samueli researchers could offer a scalable path to clean energy while improving plastic recycling.
UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television and Sundance Institute announce landmark collaboration
The multi-year affiliation unites the world’s premier independent film organization with California’s leading public film school, beginning fall 2026.
The 360: Watch: Supreme Court rulings and what they mean
Rick Hasen and an all-star panel of legal scholars analyzed the decisions and implications of the Supreme Court’s most recent term.
Young women diagnosed with breast cancer within 3 years of childbirth may face more aggressive disease, UCLA study finds
A gene expression test identifies the first three years after childbirth as a potential window of higher biological risk.
UCLA scientists bring real-world experiences — and pop culture — into LA classrooms
Broad Stem Cell Research Center researchers use Pokémon, LeBron James to help science click for high school students.
Should lowest-risk prostate ‘cancer’ still be called cancer? Study suggests changing the name could save lives
A UCLA-led study finds changing the terminology for Grade Group 1 prostate cancer may reduce overtreatment while encouraging more appropriate screening.
UCLA team uses 3D printing to develop zinc-ion hybrid battery with 7 times more energy
Supercapacitors face storage limitations because energy can only be held on the surface of their electrodes.
A bridge to scientific discovery: UCLA receives $1.4 million from W.M. Keck Foundation
The seven projects supported by the grant pair early-career faculty and doctoral students in critical and emerging areas of research.
‘A new, higher form of humanism’: Major expansion of ancient studies with new center in UCLA Humanities
An $11 million gift from alumnus Jeffrey Cunard will establish the UCLA Jeffrey P. Cunard Center for Global Antiquity.
Neanderthals in Western Europe were doing well right before they went extinct
The research examined DNA extracted from the bones of 27 individuals who lived in the Meuse Basin between 49,000 and 40,000 B.C.E.
UCLA Health launches research-driven center of excellence to evaluate AI implementation in health care
The innovation hub dedicated to pioneering AI research in transformative medicine.
Can scientists learn cells’ language? UCLA-led team aims to decode cellular conversations
Billion Cell×Cell Project aims to decipher the ‘language’ cells use to shape health, disease and future therapies.
High-severity fires burn 30 times more acreage than 40 years ago, researchers find
From 1985-2024, high-severity forest fire increased thirtyfold in California, outpacing restorative fire, a UCLA study found.
Childhood adversity can change how cells produce energy with lifelong effects on health
Abuse and neglect both affect mitochondrial function but in slightly different ways.
With heat becoming deadlier, UCLA mobilizes community health workers as a front line of defense
‘Heat ambassadors’ are bring life-saving resources directly to vulnerable residents in partnership with LA County.
Not so golden: Diversity losing its shine for streaming studios – but not audiences
The path to mainstream success is shrinking for filmmakers of color and women, according to UCLA’s Hollywood Diversity Report.
Emergency department visits increased during and after Aliso Canyon gas blowout
A UCLA study also showed more visits for conditions and symptoms associated with exposure to hazardous air pollutants.
UCLA researchers may have discovered how to heal damaged kidneys
Blocking a protein that interferes with tissue repair helps injured internal organs recover in mice.
UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television and Keke Palmer launch 5-year artist-in-residence collaboration
“From Blocking to Broadcast” will support student production and distribution through Palmer’s KeyTV Network.
It’s commencement at UCLA. Find out what’s cooking: Speakers, ceremonies and graduating Bruins
Graduation festivities, already underway, reach their height during the June 12–14 weekend.