10 TEDx Talks. A world of ideas. One UCLA October 23, 2026 After three years, the event made a lively comeback this spring, with a few surprises and plenty to think about. Now you can watch every presentation.
Climate hushing, China and the 2026 midterms October 22, 2026 UCLA experts are available to discuss climate- and environment-related topics as midterm elections approach.
What 2024’s record-breaking rainfall says about the next El Niño October 12, 2026 In a newly published study, UCLA scientists say the stage is set for potentially higher records for extreme rainfall in 2027.
Zuzana Buřivalová wins UCLA’s 10th annual Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award October 9, 2026 The conservation scientist has made a global difference for tropical forests and countless lives — human and otherwise.
Eaton fire smoke triggered surge in airborne toxins: How long did they stay? September 23, 2026 A new study from UCLA provides critical insights into how the January 2025 wildfire impacted air quality downwind of the fires.
IN FOCUS: Hispanic Heritage Month September 15, 2026 A curated selection of stories from across the UCLA campus spotlighting Latino voices, histories and research.
UCLA Transportation expands fare-free transportation to more employees September 3, 2026 Approximately 20,000 are eligible for the pass, which provides unlimited access to 13 major Southern California transit systems.
Better than Pokémon: California Biodiversity Day at UCLA Stunt Ranch Reserve August 31, 2026 Join the reserve on Sept. 12 for its third annual bioblitz, a Pokémon-style hunt to spot wildlife in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Concrete helps fight carbon emissions from cement production, just not as well as hoped August 26, 2026 A new UCLA-led study finds the process takes centuries and offsets only a fraction of the emissions generated.
Researchers find college-educated population more likely to shelter during dangerous wildfire smoke July 22, 2026 Amid toxic smoke, the less educated majority ventures out far more often than college degree holders.
Extreme heat hazards: How medications and local challenges can impact health July 20, 2026 UCLA Fielding School’s David Eisenman and Kirsten Schwarz offer tips, including the role of medications.
ShadeLA advances lasting shade solutions for Los Angeles July 16, 2026 In its first year, the coalition advanced research, partnerships and policies for the World Cup and beyond.
New process turns mixed plastic waste into hydrogen fuel without sorting July 14, 2026 The approach co-led by UCLA Samueli researchers could offer a scalable path to clean energy while improving plastic recycling.
A bridge to scientific discovery: UCLA receives $1.4 million from W.M. Keck Foundation June 25, 2026 The seven projects supported by the grant pair early-career faculty and doctoral students in critical and emerging areas of research.
UCLA air quality experts on what you’re breathing in the Boyle Heights fire June 24, 2026 UCLA air quality scientists Yifang Zhu and Suzanne Paulson told reporters about what some of the health risks might be.
UCLA’s Sustainable Bruin Move Out saves tons — literally June 23, 2026 On the Thursday before graduation, students unloaded 3,200 pounds of their gently used items.
Emergency department visits increased during and after Aliso Canyon gas blowout June 16, 2026 A UCLA study also showed more visits for conditions and symptoms associated with exposure to hazardous air pollutants.
Wildfires and ‘a Category 4 or 5 Santa Ana event’ May 20, 2026 Southern California’s long dry spell and warm weather meant the region was primed for wildfires when strong Santa Ana winds hit this week.
Are birds scared of women? The study that’s taken flight on social media May 20, 2026 The study is the latest to find that animals recognize differences between men and women.
Fourth-year engineering student aims to bring cleaner water to low-income communities April 27, 2026 From Wilmington to UCLA, Citlali Rodriguez has used hands-on experience to learn and help others.
UCLA Emmett Institute cites largest methane emissions from landfills around the world April 22, 2026 STOP Methane Project identifies super-polluters that contribute to climate change and public health risks.
‘Lessons for a Warming Planet’: Alejandro Camacho on past and future U.S. environmental law April 22, 2026 The UCLA law professor calls on future leaders to learn from the past as they blaze pathways to future innovation.
Bruins tapped into using public transportation in record numbers during 2025 April 21, 2026 State of the Commute annual report documents how students and employees find their way to UCLA for school and work.
Watch: Sustainable dining shows how small changes can make a big impact April 17, 2026 Go behind the scenes with UCLA Dining to see how innovative practices are reshaping the way Bruins eat on campus.
Adapting oak trees for climate change, one acorn at a time April 15, 2026 UCLA researchers and colleagues have pioneered a new conservation approach that uses cutting-edge gene sequencing to save the trees.