Astrophysicists confirm the faintest galaxy ever seen in the early universe May 31, 2023 The small, distant galaxy JD1 is typical of the kind that burned off hydrogen fog left over from the Big Bang.
White-bellied pangolins have second-most chromosomes among mammals May 24, 2023 Genomic research led by UCLA scientists could support conservation efforts; the species is endangered in large part because of illegal hunting.
Climate change, habitat loss threaten East African bird populations May 17, 2023 A UCLA-led study assesses the complex effects of environmental stressors on tropical species in the Usambara Mountains.
Study could help solve mystery of the disappearing twins May 11, 2023 A UCLA-led team of astronomers found, surprisingly, that there are no young binary stars near the Milky Way’s black hole.
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.
What does it take to thrive in cities, if you’re a bird? May 2, 2023 A UCLA-led study finds that urban bird species tend to be smaller and less territorial and have greater ability to fly long distances.
Pri Narang and Sergio Carbajo look to advance quantum science for next-gen sensors May 1, 2023 The UCLA professors envision making a big impact with tiny particles.
Tibetan Plateau soil temperatures are found to affect climate regionally, globally April 17, 2023 Over the past 20 years, UCLA’s Yongkang Xue has been learning how land temperature and moisture influence major climate patterns.
5 UCLA professors receive 2023 Guggenheim Fellowships April 7, 2023 The honorees are Michael Berry, Scott Cummings, Prineha Narang, Alex Purves and Michael Rothberg.
Nanoparticle with mRNA appears to prevent, treat peanut allergies in mice April 3, 2023 A UCLA-developed technology could also provide a platform for fighting other allergies and autoimmune disorders.
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
When it comes to identifying new gene therapies, she’s in it for the long run March 22, 2023 Two years after she first joined a UCLA lab, Grace McAuley identified a critical step toward a possible therapy for a rare disease.
UCLA-led study uses base editing to correct mutation that causes rare immune deficiency March 20, 2023 The condition, CD3 delta SCID, is caused by a mutation that prevents the production of the CD3 delta protein that is needed for the normal development of T cells
Emerging field of evolutionary medicine could address range of health conditions February 28, 2023 UCLA researchers say the approach could help tackle cancer, antibiotic resistance and food-related disorders.
A mysterious object is being dragged into the supermassive black hole at the Milky Way’s center February 24, 2023 Research by UCLA and Keck Observatory scientists concluded that the object, X7, could be a debris cloud from a stellar collision.
UCLA-led study explains how one of Saturn’s moons ejects particles from oceans beneath its surface February 22, 2023 “Enceladus is giving us free samples of what’s hidden deep below,” says Ashley Schoenfeld, a UCLA doctoral student.
Civil engineer Jonathan Stewart on the earthquake in Turkey and Syria February 14, 2023 Read the UCLA professor’s responses to questions journalists have asked about the catastrophic event.
Are we alone in the universe? UCLA astronomers enlist the public to find out February 14, 2023 Anyone with a computer or smartphone can help scientists classify radio signals that could reveal existence of intelligent life elsewhere.
UCLA-led research could help restore endangered fish species native to Southern California February 6, 2023 Sequencing the genome of the unarmored threespine stickleback has given scientists clues that could guide conservation measures.
New UCLA center promotes reproductive science and sexual health January 30, 2023 The Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education will support research and education initiatives designed to improve human health.
In memoriam: Robert Wayne, 66, pioneer of conservation genetics, protecting canids and other species January 24, 2023 His research helped explain the evolution of dogs and showed that freeways are a barrier to bobcat and coyote migration.
How a 3 cm glass sphere could help scientists understand space weather January 23, 2023 A study by UCLA physicists overcame the effects of Earth’s gravity, simulating conditions on other planets and stars.
How was the solar system formed? The Ryugu asteroid is helping us learn January 18, 2023 UCLA scientists have discovered that minerals were being produced through reactions with water more than 4.5 billion years ago.
Increased atmospheric dust is masking greenhouse gases’ warming effect January 17, 2023 UCLA researchers say climate change could accelerate slightly if dust levels stop climbing.
When migrating birds go astray, disturbances in magnetic field may be partly to blame January 13, 2023 A new UCLA study could help scientists better understand threats to birds — and their ability to adapt.