In reparations debate, UCLA students help amplify Black Californians’ voices February 2, 2023 A trio of graduate students under the direction of UCLA professor Michael Stoll reported findings to a state task force.
Native American ‘deaths of despair’ are overlooked in health policy discussion January 27, 2023 A UCLA-led study highlights the misconception that white people have been most affected by premature mortality.
Under COVID-era stay-at-home orders, household conflicts had direct link to poor mental health January 25, 2023 Data from the UCLA California Health Interview Survey also reveals the pandemic’s impact on social lives and personal relationships.
Telehealth, key part of pandemic-era care, should be more accessible for more patients January 24, 2023 A UCLA study finds that racial, age, language and technology barriers are keeping many from optimizing remote doctor visits.
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.
UCLA chemists are first to synthesize ocean-based molecule that could fight Parkinson’s January 19, 2023 In producing lissodendoric acid A, the team used a method they say may help accelerate the process of drug discovery.
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.
Taking 12th grade math opens door to higher ed January 18, 2023 The study, by the Los Angeles Education Research Institute at UCLA, could help inform California education policy.
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.
Professor studies how ‘canonization' of Hindustani music favors some, marginalizes others January 10, 2023 The work of ethnomusicologist Anna Morcom, director of the UCLA Center for India and South Asia, focuses on modern Indian and Tibetan performing arts.
No Ph.D. needed: UCLA scientists help simplify DNA testing for tracking marine species January 9, 2023 A demonstration in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach showed that non-academics can use the fast, inexpensive genetic test.
Tiny implantable device designed by UCLA scientists helps kill cancer January 4, 2023 A therapeutic sponge the size of a pencil eraser boosted tumor-fighting responses in mice and kept cancer from returning.
UCLA collaboration fosters mathematical brilliance of Latino and Black middle school students January 4, 2023 Undergraduates work in L.A. schools to bolster math learning through innovative research electives.
Universities, rich in data, struggle to capture its value, study finds December 22, 2022 A UCLA–MIT Press paper highlights a lack of data infrastructure and data strategy in U.S. higher education.
Is it safe? Why some animals fear using wildlife crossings December 22, 2022 UCLA-led research on deer and elk could point the way toward crossing structures that are more effective for all species.
Beating the heat in L.A.: County’s ‘informal’ cooling centers are used more than official ones December 19, 2022 UCLA researchers found that about 20% of the population visits facilities designated to help residents when temperatures spike.
UCLA-developed soft brain probe could be a boon for depression research December 16, 2022 The device’s sensors detect fluctuations in neurotransmitters like serotonin in real time over extended periods.
2022 reflections: Milestones and achievements that made a difference December 15, 2022 The first UC to guarantee on-campus housing for all undergraduates. Studying hate. NCAA championship in women’s soccer. “Sweater weather” on the moon. What a year.
When using virtual reality as a teaching tool, context and ‘feeling real’ matter December 15, 2022 A UCLA study suggests that VR can enhance learning if it is convincingly produced and if different subjects are taught in distinctive environments.
Marsquake! December 14, 2022 Seismic waves from the largest marsquake ever detected revealed possible past meteoroid impact.
Some claim culture affects our basic visual perception. A UCLA study takes a fresh look December 14, 2022 Bucking previous findings, researchers found that people of East Asian and European descent performed similarly on a well-known test.
UCLA-led research could lead to more durable solar cells December 14, 2022 Using enhanced halide perovskite in place of silicon could produce less expensive devices that stand up better to light and heat.
Air for disadvantaged L.A. residents is more polluted, more toxic December 9, 2022 The higher levels of toxic pollution in certain areas compound other public health challenges.
3D-printed decoder, AI-enabled image compression could enable higher-res displays December 8, 2022 Research brief: The technology could eventually be used for virtual reality goggles, as well as image encryption and medical imaging.