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Scientists had assumed the core was rotating at about the same speed as the surface, but this surprising observation might reveal what the sun was like when it formed.

A policy brief by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research looks at facilities in four U.S. regions, including Los Angeles.

“How to Make the Universe Right” presents a stunning installation of painted religious scrolls, ceremonial clothing, and ritual objects of the Yao, Tày, Sán Dìu, Sán Chay among others.

UCLA researchers found that with estrogen therapy for menopause, taking a pill versus wearing a patch on one’s skin doesn’t affect risk or benefit.

Professor Douglas Black and colleagues found that not all protein aggregates in brain cells are toxic.

This research highlights a promising biomarker to reveal the variability in cognitive function among children with the disorder.

The finding could provide the perfect vehicle for carrying qubits of data in quantum computing.

This study shows that the orbital atherectomy procedure can offer individuals with peripheral artery disease an effective alternative to standard surgery.

“Lineage through Landscape: Tracing Egun in Brazil by Fran Siegel,” a large-scale multifaceted drawing installation by Los Angeles-based artist Fran Siegel runs July 23 through Dec. 10.

UCLA researchers upend a long-standing idea that the star-shaped brain cells cannot be differentiated from each other. The results should make it easier for researchers to study how astrocytes relate to disease.

People with the disease were able to better identify auditory tones, an essential skill for interpreting tone of voice in communication.

Researchers report that in the early stages of schizophrenia, patients can remember more about the interactions if given hints about context. This finding suggests a potential strategy for memory training.

Presented by the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, the new prize is the first major environmental award for those under 40.

UCLA-led study comparing lyrics in songs atop the hip-hop charts and rap songs that are shared on social media shows that “pro-social” messages are also popular.

“The dream is to have an array of hundreds or thousands of qubits all working together to solve a difficult problem,” said graduate student Joshua Schoenfield. “This work is an important step toward realizing that dream.”

Why do some people prefer stable, predictable lives while others prefer frequent changes? Findings of a study may hold answers to this question.

Record-breaking 102,000 freshman applications coupled with more than 22,000 transfer student applications, results in most academically gifted and talented class in school history.

The video, titled “Leaders Made Here,” features students from the UCLA ROTC unit.

The collaboration will provide eight student singers with professional mentorship opportunities.

Catherine Carpenter of the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center explains how a few small adjustments to your barbecuing protocol can reduce your exposure to carcinogens.

Researchers have identified gut microbiota that interact with brain regions associated with behavior. This may be the first time that behavioral and neurobiological differences linked to microbial composition in healthy humans have been identified.

The University of California today announced new systemwide procedures for responding to alleged sexual misconduct by faculty and staff that provide greater transparency, consistency and timeliness in investigating and adjudicating such cases.

Results of UCLA report are the first from a national effort to reform public hospitals.

The assessment relies on clinical data and reputation surveys of health care providers to identify the top 50 programs in each of 10 disciplines.

The rankings assess the international prestige of institutions of higher learning based on input from academic leaders around the world.