In memoriam: J. Fraser Stoddart, 82, Nobel Prize-winning chemist January 27, 2025 The Scottish-born scientist, who taught at UCLA from 1997 to 2008, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2007.
Plastic supercapacitors could solve energy storage problems January 21, 2025 UCLA chemists have devised an innovative method to control the morphology of PEDOT to grow nanofibers precisely.
Thorium film could replace crystals in atomic clocks of the near future December 18, 2024 UCLA physicists have developed a new film that requires much less of the rare thorium-229 and is significantly less radioactive.
Nearly 40 UCLA faculty named among the world’s most influential researchers November 25, 2024 The researchers have published studies that are cited most often by other scholars in their fields.
Origin of life favors one ‘hand’ of chemical building blocks? November 21, 2024 Research from UCLA and NASA finds molecular orientation pattern likely results from factors other than chemical predisposition.
UCLA chemists just broke a 100-year-old rule and say it’s time to rewrite the textbooks October 31, 2024 A new paper in the journal Science demonstrates how to make several kinds of molecules called anti-Bredt olefins, which violate Bredt’s rule.
Chemicals produced by fires show potential to raise cancer risk October 28, 2024 Simulations reveal PAHs’ affinity for binding to DNA — and evading repair — in study co-led by a county firefighter.
Molecule ‘handedness’ determines the strength of a coupling between nuclear spins October 8, 2024 The discovery could lead to better noninvasive sensors for studying chemical reactions involving chiral molecules.
In memoriam: Daniel Atkinson, 102, UCLA professor and pioneer in field of metabolic biochemistry July 3, 2024 Atkinson, whose research on metabolic regulation was internationally acclaimed, died Feb. 2 at his home in Oregon.
Atomic view of a chemical catalyst during electrically charged reaction is a scientific first June 20, 2024 Findings could enable advances in sustainable energy production, industry and design.
No Sweat April 2, 2024 A Bruin scientist discovers a radically easy new way to diagnose stress — and do something about it.
Drinking water in U.S. prisons may have dangerously high levels of PFAS March 20, 2024 A UCLA professor and other researchers estimate nearly 1 million incarcerated people could suffer lifelong health consequences.
Newsroom’s top videos: Wooden’s stamp on history, Bruinettes pride and more March 11, 2024 In addition, how doctoral student AJ Addae is opening doors for people of color in cosmetics research, and the impact of AI on the academy.
‘Your voice matters too’: UCLA’s AJ Addae on the need for young Black scientists in the cosmetics industry February 10, 2024 There’s an “inclusivity problem” when it comes to the testing and development of skin products, the doctoral student and entrepreneur says.
Over three dozen UCLA faculty listed among world’s most influential researchers November 16, 2023 The faculty members have published research that is cited most often by other scholars in their fields.
Can cannabis-based meds help people manage oral cancer pain? October 20, 2023 A UCLA Dentistry–led team has received a $5 million federal grant to develop an effective, non-addictive synthetic cannabinoid.
UCLA-led team develops key improvement to Nobel Prize-winning technology September 26, 2023 An advance in cryo-electron microscopy could be a significant boon for research on potential cancer therapies.
Organic chem for kids? UCLA program immerses youngsters in notoriously challenging subject August 22, 2023 By the end of the program, more than 90% of campers said they believed other children their age could learn organic chemistry.
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.
Chemist Anastassia Alexandrova receives 2023 Gold Shield Faculty Prize June 22, 2023 The annual award honors a mid-career faculty member with a distinguished record of teaching, research and service.
4 faculty members inducted into National Academy of Sciences for 2023 May 3, 2023 UCLA’s newest honorees are Miguel García-Garibay, Leonid Kruglyak, Gary Segura and Min Zhou.
American Academy of Arts and Sciences elects 3 UCLA faculty members April 20, 2023 Professors Heather Maynard, Harryette Mullen and Daniel Treisman are among the 270 inductees for 2023.
Earth-like planets may be an inevitability April 12, 2023 A UCLA-led study looks at how water might be formed by planets across the galaxy and why Earth-like planets may be common.
The brain cells you haven’t heard about April 12, 2023 Baljit Khakh will discuss the long-overlooked role of astrocytes in health and disease during his Faculty Research Lecture on April 19.
Creating a more inclusive beauty industry through science March 27, 2023 AJ Addae, a UCLA chemical biology doctoral student, launched a company that develops cosmetics for people with darker skin tones