UCLA-led national workshop series to bridge technological innovation, culture and creativity July 1, 2024 Gatherings will help shape a national conference at UCLA in December.
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.
Iron meteorites hint that our infant solar system was more doughnut than dartboard June 20, 2024 Fragments from the early cosmos help unravel the mystery of our solar system’s birth.
New study provides first nationwide window on juvenile ‘lifer’ population June 14, 2024 The comprehensive tracking effort of those sentenced as youths to life without parole looks at outcomes like resentencing, release and exonerations.
Julio Frenk to take helm of UCLA, nation’s No. 1–ranked public university, as its 7th chancellor June 12, 2024 The renowned public health researcher and president of the University of Miami is recognized globally as a visionary leader in higher education.
UCLA oncologist Dennis Slamon awarded Szent-Györgyi Prize June 8, 2024 Slamon’s innovations, including his work developing the breast cancer drug Herceptin, helped shape a new era in cancer therapy.
The death toll from wildfire smoke June 7, 2024 A UCLA study shows smoke from increasing wildfires in California caused up to 55,700 deaths in 11 years.
Scientists identify ‘missing piece’ required for blood stem cell self-renewal June 5, 2024 The study could help make lifesaving stem cell transplants more available.
Professor David Kim receives 2024 Gold Shield Faculty Prize June 3, 2024 The annual award honors a mid-career faculty member with a distinguished record of teaching, research and service.
Wild megalopolis: Study shows unexpected pockets of biodiversity pepper Los Angeles May 29, 2024 UCLA researchers partnered with the city to develop an index that shows how individual wildlife species are doing.
Acute sense of touch helps hummingbirds hover near flowers without bumping them May 29, 2024 A new study shows that they create a 3D map of their body when neurons in the forebrain fire as gusts of air touch their wings.
Sequencing of the developing human brain uncovers hundreds of thousands of new gene transcripts May 23, 2024 New study could improve the ability to make genetic diagnoses and treat neurodevelopmental disorders.
Women, people of color drive viewer ratings for top streaming films May 23, 2024 Part 2 of UCLA’s Hollywood Diversity Report on film studies the state of streaming as the industry looks to contract.
Scientific rigor and creativity are on display during Undergraduate Research Week May 22, 2024 Events of the week showcase students’ brilliance across disciplines. Meet some of this year’s researchers.
As L.A. County nighttime recreation program expands scope, success largely continues May 22, 2024 UCLA study shows Parks After Dark achieved intended goals by providing recreational programming in a safe environment.
El programa de recreación nocturna del condado de Los Ángeles amplía su alcance y el éxito continua May 22, 2024 Un estudio de UCLA muestra que Parks After Dark logró los objetivos previstos al ofrecer programación recreativa en un ambiente seguro.
‘Zuckerbucks’ did not cost Donald Trump the 2020 election May 21, 2024 A UCLA study found that private funding for COVID-related polling site accommodations like Plexiglass dividers and more counting machines did not sway the outcome.
UCLA to lead the Center of Excellence for Heat Resilient Communities May 20, 2024 The Luskin Center for Innovation receives a federal grant to prepare for extreme heat.
Novel technology positions ‘off-the-shelf’ cancer immunotherapy for the clinic May 15, 2024 UCLA scientists develop a new method to engineer immune cells that could treat multiple patients.
When saying ‘please’ is more strategic than magic May 15, 2024 UCLA study finds using “please” may not be so polite in everyday requests.
Adults who had difficult childhoods are not receiving sufficient mental health care May 15, 2024 Nearly 40% of adults who had four or more adverse childhood experiences said they had an unmet need for treatment.
Downsizing local news contributes to crumbling infrastructure May 14, 2024 Study links local journalism with voter support for fixing public works, which adds to climate resilience.
Access to firearms for Californians ages 15–24 associated with increased suicide risk April 30, 2024 The study examined ties between firearm proximity and psychological distress, suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts.
UCLA Grad Slam winner sheds light on cerebellum’s role in autism April 25, 2024 Melis Çakar beat out 52 other competitors and won $5,000; she will now represent UCLA at a UC-wide Grad Slam competition on May 3.
Language that could be clues to suicide differ between men and women April 24, 2024 Researchers have uncovered differences in how suicides are described that could identify at-risk men in time to get the help they need.