Only 10 vaquita porpoises survive, but species may not be doomed, scientists say
If they can escape death in poachers’ nets, the endangered marine mammal is well poised genetically to rebound despite inbreeding.
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3 UCLA faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences for 2022
Dr. E. Dale Abel, Robert Bjork and Rosa Matzkin were honored for their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
11 UCLA faculty members elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
UCLA had the second highest number of honorees among colleges and universities this year, followed by Stanford, UC Berkeley, MIT and Yale.
Facebook whistleblower and director of ‘The Social Dilemma’ talk about social media’s impact
Professor Ramesh Srinivasan joined Frances Haugen and Jeff Orlowski-Yang for the panel, which was part of UCLA’s Common Experience program.
UCLA-developed technology enables single-cell sorting by function
The advance could have implications for drug development and biological research.
Unexpected protein could play role in common brain disorder
UCLA scientists were surprised to find that amyloid fibrils in brains with frontotemporal degeneration were composed of the little-known protein TMEM106B.
UCLA to host artificial intelligence program in collaboration with Break Through Tech
Engineering Dean Jayathi Murthy said the program will expand equitable access for students from diverse backgrounds to harness the power of AI.
4 billion-year-old relic from early solar system heading our way
The comet could be as large as 85 miles across but is not a threat, according to UCLA professor David Jewitt.
Ready for mission to International Space Station, alumna Jessica Watkins reflects on her journey so far
The astronaut, who earned a doctorate from UCLA in 2015, will be the first Black woman to complete a long-term mission on the ISS.
UCLA researchers discover source of super-fast ‘electron rain’
The rapid downpours, which can affect satellites and space travel, result from whistler waves affecting Earth’s magnetosphere, scientists say.
UCLA, JPL scientists observe mysterious death of a star emitting six rings
A red giant called V Hya is undergoing rapid evolution as it ends its life in a blaze of glory before shutting down energy production.
The secret to longevity? Ask a yellow-bellied marmot
A UCLA-led study shows that aging slows to a crawl during the months the animals spend hibernating in their underground burrows.
The question is: What did organic chemist Hung Pham learn as a ‘Jeopardy!’ contestant?
Pham, who earned his doctorate from UCLA in 2015, shares his experiences competing on the game show hosted by Ken Jennings.
She’s a catalyst: UCLA graduate student helped build a system that nurtures Black scientists
Sparked by the national reckoning with racial justice, Samantha Mensah co-founded BlackInChem to help other students of color and women advance as chemists.
UCLA, partners win Department of Energy grant to boost diversity in field of nuclear physics
A new pilot program aims to help low-income, first-generation and historically underrepresented students pursue graduate studies and research careers.
UCLA tops all universities in number of 2022 Sloan Research Fellows
Eight young UCLA professors are among 118 scientists and scholars selected today to receive the awards.
Doctors in space: UCLA fellowship prepares new generation of flight surgeons
Dr. Haig Aintablian, who recently completed his residency in emergency medicine at UCLA, is the program’s inaugural fellow.
Notches on lions’ teeth reveal poaching in Zambia’s conservation areas
A study by UCLA biologists shows that the curious dental markings are the result of trapped big cats chewing through hunters’ snares.
Sweating the small stuff: Smartwatch developed at UCLA measures key stress hormone
The device assesses cortisol levels found in sweat accurately, noninvasively and in real time.
UCLA Engineering online master’s program ranked No. 1 for veterans
U.S. News & World Report also rates the online engineering program as the best in the nation among public universities.
New way to make microparticles could accelerate drug development, production of new cell strains
Research brief: UCLA scientists were able to produce nanoliter-sized droplets at a rate 10 times faster than the current standard.
Bacteria build communities using chemical signals comparable to radio waves
A study by researchers from UCLA and Dartmouth could have implications for medical and sustainability research.
UCLA food studies institute to tackle global food challenges
The institute will collaborate with a community of chefs and scholars in pursuit of a healthier population and planet.
How much do students learn when they double the speed of their class videos?
With 85% of students surveyed reporting “speed-watching,” UCLA psychology researchers designed experiments to gauge their comprehension.
Southern California mountain lions show first reproductive effects of inbreeding
Unless steps are taken to boost genetic diversity, local extinction remains a real threat, a UCLA-led study suggests.