Quick Takes

Aparna Bhaduri is leading the fight against the deadliest form of cancer.

The new “Bruin 100” showcases the ingenuity — and entrepreneurial spirit — of a wide swath of alumni.

A reinvented UCLA journal casts new light on an old world.

A laser-powered mini-rocket could find humans a new home.

Demontea Thompson and his twin brother are both foster care success stories. Now, through his research at UCLA, Demontea hopes to raise graduation rates for foster youth.

A high-tech campus workshop for students reopens in a larger space.

The award-winning producer and pianist talks about his musical aspirations and how attending UCLA changed his identity.

After two years of restrictions, an award-winning mainstay and an acclaimed newcomer are open for outdoor dining.

M. Khalid Jawed helped crack a 200-year-old arachnid riddle.

The Hammer’s new third-floor gallery is the museum’s first dedicated to its extensive collection of prints and drawings.

The art collective was founded in Los Angeles and traces its roots to UCLA.

Decreasing blood flow to the inflamed area can help relieve pain and restore function.

UCLA scholars teach hip-hop as the most popular form of American contemporary poetry.

The UCLA alumna couldn’t find the kinds of stories she wanted to read to her daughter, so she wrote her own.

Pricing roadways could reduce traffic on L.A.’s busiest freeways.

In light of a retrospective at the Museum of Latin American Art, many are revisiting the professor’s striking public artwork.

These Bruin siblings, for whom service is a family affair, have fed hundreds through their year-old foundation.

Professor Christopher Tang points out the causes of the crisis — and offers possible solutions.

A Disney Imagineer created a mural — with the timepiece at its center — designed to cheer young patients.

The professor’s true crime tale set in medieval France was finally turned into a film 15 years after publishing.

Artists from the 3 Wishes Program create paintings on fingerprinted canvases for grieving families.

Alum John Stanley advocates drinking vino that’s more expressive and “alive.”

“Águilas” documents hope and loss in the Arizona desert.

Do you think you know UCLA? It’s time to put your knowledge to the test!

Has there ever been life on Mars? Or water? UCLA scientists dig deep for answers.