Beyond shade: UCLA researchers improve radiant cooling to make outdoor temperatures feel cooler July 14, 2025 A new approach uses low-cost, scalable, transparent and infrared-reflective surfaces and hydronic panels.
Deportation Data Project from UCLA and UC Berkeley helps draw clearer picture of recent immigration crackdowns July 11, 2025 Nearly 70% of detainees in L.A. had never been charged with a crime.
New research reveals alarming decline in U.S. children’s health July 11, 2025 The comprehensive 17-year study finds rising mortality, chronic illness and mental health challenges among U.S. children and youth.
Homelessness Prevention Unit participants 71% less likely to enter a shelter, California Policy Lab at UCLA finds July 10, 2025 The HPU uses a first-of-its-kind predictive model to identify L.A. County residents most at risk of homelessness.
Common autoimmune drug helps reverse immunotherapy-induced diabetes in mice tests, UCLA study finds July 9, 2025 Researchers are working to launch a first-in-human clinical trial to test the approach.
Duration of heat waves accelerating faster than global warming July 8, 2025 The longest and rarest heat waves — which can last for weeks — show the greatest increase in frequency.
UCLA team finds high levels of particulates in air near electric vehicle fast charging stations July 3, 2025 The study was conducted across Los Angeles County.
UCLA-led team receives $3.5 million NIH grant to develop treatment for mpox: What to know about the viral illness July 2, 2025 Experts say a newer strain of the virus is rapidly evolving in ways that could eventually make it more dangerous and widespread.
Scientists create first mini-lungs with built-in blood vessels, unlocking new insights for pulmonary vascular disease July 2, 2025 The groundbreaking work is a scientific first.
3D-printed magnetoelastic smart pen may help diagnose Parkinson’s July 1, 2025 Researchers led by UCLA’s Jun Chen developed the pen, which uses AI to analyze electrical signals from handwriting to detect early signs.
Cuts to federal science spending will cost every American June 29, 2025 The University of California and UC campuses are pressing Congress to reject proposed budget cuts and reinvest in our national science agencies.
New research reveals significant wage gap for Latina workers in Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz and Ventura counties June 26, 2025 UCLA and a group of collaborators found wage gaps, education access challenges and underlying workforce conditions, predominantly among Latinas.
More online resources needed for Californians with disabilities requiring help making critical decisions June 26, 2025 UCLA analysis calls for providing supported decision-making materials tailored for more languages, cultures, employment sectors and disability types.
Cardiac biomarkers linked to future cancer risk, even without heart disease: UCLA study June 20, 2025 Researchers found that very small elevations in two biomarkers are strong and independent predictors of overall cancer risk.
UCLA experts guide commission’s L.A. fire recovery and rebuilding recommendations June 20, 2025 More than 40 scholars contributed their expertise to the effort, which issued its final recommendations today.
New computational tool helps detect hidden genetic mutations linked to cancer and other diseases June 18, 2025 The algorithm unlocks the full potential of proteogenomics by overcoming a key challenge in linking genetic mutations to protein-level changes.
Juneteenth at UCLA: Events and research honoring the holiday’s history and promise June 18, 2025 Read about holiday-related happenings on campus and revisit Newsroom stories explaining Juneteenth’s inception, evolution and meaning.
Next generation of batteries may get lifespan boost with help from new UCLA imaging techniques June 13, 2025 The interdisciplinary method could lead to advances in lithium-metal battery design, as well as neuroscience.
N.Y. Times highlights UCLA program that inspired hit show ‘Love on the Spectrum’ June 12, 2025 Before the Netflix hit, UCLA’s Elizabeth Laugeson was running her own dating course for autistic adults.
‘Active travel’ study identifies pathways for designing walking- and cycling-friendly cities June 9, 2025 City-level policies reduce global emissions by 6% and create about $435 billion in health benefits.
Watch: Bruin Talks symposium showcases how research and the arts ‘heal, inspire and illuminate’ June 5, 2025 Six of UCLA’s leading scholars and artists from across disciplines showcased the incredible depth, breadth and impact of Bruin scholarship and innovation.
A midlife career shift for Michael Jung led to breakthroughs in fight against prostate cancer June 4, 2025 Jung, who will deliver UCLA’s 130th Faculty Research Lecture, explains how he developed cancer-fighting drugs.
National shade map from UCLA and American Forests launched to combat deadly urban heat June 2, 2025 A new tool pinpoints where shade is lacking across 360-plus cities and towns.
Researchers tested an asthma drug for treating alcoholism. It failed except with this group June 2, 2025 The findings are the culmination of many years of investigation into ibudilast, a drug approved in Japan.
UCLA institute hosts Latino Policy Day with students, alumni, and policy leaders May 21, 2025 The Latino Policy and Politics Institute’s half-day program highlighted UCLA research that addresses critical challenges facing Latino communities.