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A new report identifies researchers in 21 fields whose work was most often referenced by other papers from 2006 to 2016.

A preview of the paper that was posted on the website ChemRxiv was downloaded 19,000 times in 24 hours, shattering the site’s previous record of 15,000 downloads in six months.

They are among 416 members so honored by the association for their scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications.

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A report by UCLA and UC Berkeley experts suggests policies that could help California protect the progress the state made under the Affordable Care Act in expanding health coverage.

Ellen Sletten, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry at UCLA, has been awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health.

Tony Nowatzki received a grant from the National Science Foundation to study how to sustain exponential single-thread performance growth in microarchitecture.

Haruzo Hida was honored by the American Mathematical Society for his landmark contributions to the field.

Dr. William Oppenheim received the distinguished service award in orthopaedic surgery from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Burt Totaro, professor of mathematics at UCLA, was recognized for his career of contributions and service.

Christine Samuel-Nakamura and Mary Rezk-Hanna both earned their doctorates at the UCLA School of Nursing.

Select merchandise will be on sale for 30 to 60 percent off regular prices. The sale starts Wednesday, Nov. 28 and goes until Sunday, Dec. 9.

UCLA Recreation invites everyone to sign up for the annual event, and for extra motivation participants can earn a 2-in-1 neck warmer/hat.

Researchers found that lower activity of an enzyme that helps maintain cells’ health along with DNA damage were associated with worse cognitive performance, such as attention and motor skills.

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Psychology professor Adriana Galván says her research shows that the right pillow and comfortable bedding can serve as a relatively inexpensive solution.

New report found a significant increase in Latino ballots cast in several states during the November 2018 elections.

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UCLA’s Carole Goldberg ‘has singlehandedly created an army of well-trained lawyers, judges and academics.’

Analysis of the 2016 election by Lynn Vavreck and co-authors John Sides and Michael Tesler dispels some myths about the contest.

Jane Chang, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at UCLA, is the first female scientist to ever receive the Plasma Prize.

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The Los Angeles chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council names UCLA one of its 2018 Visionaries for its work on environmentally friendly athletic facilities.

The institute will continue to provide full two-year scholarships for six to eight international musicians participating in a prestigious master’s degree program.

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