Science + Technology

The groundbreaking process cuts carbon bonds to convert organic molecules into biologically active amine molecules.

The batteries could replace those made with lithium, which is costly and subject to geopolitical constraints.

A UCLA-led international team also found high levels in carnivorous birds and those in aquatic habitats.

Research brief: The technology developed by UCLA scientists “learned” to identify handwritten numbers with 93.4% overall accuracy.

Southern California cougars avoid certain areas due to artificial light that can disrupt hunting, a UCLA researcher and colleagues say.

UCLA researchers have made headway using muscle stem cells to regrow damaged muscle in mice.

A study of the Ngogo community in Uganda shows humans aren’t the only primates with menopause and significant post-fertile survival.

The technology leverages seawater to capture and store atmospheric carbon dioxide while producing green hydrogen.

The renowned psychologist was honored, in part, for her “groundbreaking research into mental health and the power of human connection.”

The center will study the impacts of automated vehicles and new mobility technologies on the nation’s evolving transportation system.

A UCLA Dentistry–led team has received a $5 million federal grant to develop an effective, non-addictive synthetic cannabinoid.

Fairness has played as big a role in the evolution of species as dominance and hierarchy — but has been understudied.

A study by UCLA biologists shows a 99% population reduction in the 20th century, but genetic diversity remains high.

If also true for humans, targeted microbiome improvements might help promote fetal health during pregnancy.

Abraham Amiri, who escaped the Taliban, is pursuing his passion for planetary sciences — and inviting the UCLA community to join in.

An advance in cryo-electron microscopy could be a significant boon for research on potential cancer therapies.

A UCLA-led study identified characteristics from more than 100 types of plants that can be analyzed to determine their preferred temperature and rainfall amount.

Sept. 8 is the anniversary of the TV show’s debut. We asked 2 UCLA scholars to talk about the generation-spanning galactic phenomenon.

Efforts will aim to boost EV use, energy storage, firefighter safety and the well-being of migrant workers.

UCLA biologists found that the insects’ nests reflect the way they work together — or don’t — to forage for food.

After a year with little human interaction, dark-eyed juncos were surprisingly more comfortable with people once campus life returned to normal.

By the end of the program, more than 90% of campers said they believed other children their age could learn organic chemistry.

Research by UCLA and La Brea Tar Pits scientists upends theory that saber-toothed cats, other large mammals were hunted out of existence.

UCLA chemists have developed a method for producing a form of the substance that acts more predictably and consistently.

The discovery was made possible by UCLA-developed nanotechnology.