Human-set fires 13,000 years ago led to extinction of megafauna in Southern California August 18, 2023 Research by UCLA and La Brea Tar Pits scientists upends theory that saber-toothed cats, other large mammals were hunted out of existence.
Immunotherapy drug combo helps extend lives of people with metastatic melanoma August 18, 2023 The finding is from a multicenter study co-led by Dr. Antoni Ribas and a team of UCLA researchers.
UCLA’s workshop in Oaxaca immerses L.A. teachers in Indigenous Mexican culture August 18, 2023 That Latin American Institute summer program prepares K–12 instructors to bring new knowledge into their classrooms.
UCLA in the News August 17, 2023 August 17, 2023 Highlights from the Hollywood Reporter, Bloomberg Law, the Washington Post and others.
The heat is rising, and UCLA research is helping L.A. respond August 17, 2023 Environmental justice has been the cornerstone of Luskin School efforts related to the city’s hot weather policies.
UCLA in the News August 16, 2023 August 16, 2023 Highlights from the New York Times, NBC News, the Los Angeles Times and others.
Staff news: Tony Lucas named executive director of UCLA Events & Transportation August 16, 2023 He will oversee development of sustainable transportation programs, as well as parking services and campus events planning.
UCLA experts: World-withering heat threatens health and well-being of humans, wildlife August 16, 2023 UCLA scholars can provide insight into the causes and urgent threats of climate change–related heat and fires.
UCLA experts: The first Republican debate of the 2024 election campaign August 16, 2023 UCLA scholars are available to discuss Donald Trump’s indictments, abortion rights, election integrity, tax cuts, foreign policy and other topics.
UCLA in the News August 15, 2023 August 15, 2023 Highlights from the Wall Street Journal, CNN, the New York Times and others.
UCLA in the News August 14, 2023 August 14, 2023 Highlights from PBS NewsHour, NBC News, The Hill and others.
Consumers who buy cannabis products containing HHCs could be getting less than they hoped for August 14, 2023 UCLA chemists have developed a method for producing a form of the substance that acts more predictably and consistently.
New study identifies genes linked to high production of key antibody August 14, 2023 The discovery was made possible by UCLA-developed nanotechnology.
Dr. Kymora Scotland awarded grant by Urology Care Foundation August 11, 2023 The professor, whose clinical expertise is in kidney stone treatment, will provide urologic screening events in South Los Angeles.
UCLA in the News August 11, 2023 August 11, 2023 Highlights from Time, MSNBC, Univision Network News and others.
UCLA in the News August 10, 2023 August 10, 2023 Highlights from the Washington Post, Associated Press, NBC News and others.
UCLA in the News August 9, 2023 August 9, 2023 Highlights from the Associated Press, HuffPost, Bloomberg News and others.
UCLA in the News August 8, 2023 August 8, 2023 Highlights from Inverse, CalMatters, the Los Angeles Times and others.
Staff news: Cancer researcher awarded dermatology fellowship August 8, 2023 Xiao Zhang, a postdoctoral scholar in Dr. Roger Lo’s laboratory, received $50,000 from the Melanoma Research Alliance.
UCLA receives $4.1 million commitment to atmospheric and oceanic sciences department August 8, 2023 The gift, from adjunct professor Larry Harding, honors his late father, UCLA alumnus Wayne Harding.
UCLA increases number of California residents and underrepresented students admitted for fall 2023 August 8, 2023 Admission of California students grew by 4.7% overall, with 37% of state-resident freshmen coming from historically underrepresented groups.
UCLA in the News August 7, 2023 August 7, 2023 Highlights from the Washington Post, NBC News, the Wall Street Journal and others.
Q&A: Harryette Mullen’s newest poetry brings us closer to nature August 7, 2023 Harryette Mullen, celebrated poet, literary scholar and UCLA English professor, has a singular way of connecting readers with the world around them.
UCLA in the News August 4, 2023 August 4, 2023 Highlights from the Los Angeles Times, NPR, NBC and others.
What’s scarier: A 50-ton megalodon or a doctoral dissertation? August 4, 2023 With “The Meg 2” opening in theaters, we ask UCLA Ph.D. candidate De’Marcus Robinson which he would rather face.