Nearly 40 UCLA faculty named among the world’s most influential researchers November 25, 2024 The researchers have published studies that are cited most often by other scholars in their fields.
UCLA researchers discover a way to make fat cells skinny November 22, 2024 Findings could lead to new, more effective therapies for managing diabetes.
Can COP29 convince countries to pay for climate change disasters? November 21, 2024 UCLA environmental law expert Cara Horowitz, fresh from COP29, outlines the difficulties in the climate finance discussion.
UCLA’s Jason De León wins National Book Award for Nonfiction November 21, 2024 The professor and alumnus is the second Bruin to win the award in two years.
Origin of life favors one ‘hand’ of chemical building blocks? November 21, 2024 Research from UCLA and NASA finds molecular orientation pattern likely results from factors other than chemical predisposition.
UCLA and the Port of Los Angeles partner to advance sustainability, research and healthier communities November 19, 2024 The two institutions have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at creating new opportunities and a more sustainable future for the city.
Generation Z wants to be safe, UCLA study finds November 19, 2024 Being kind to others, self-acceptance and having fun are also goals for 10- to 24-year-olds surveyed across the U.S.
UCLA receives nearly $20 million for electric transit projects November 18, 2024 The grant will support California’s first wireless charging roadway and BruinBus expansion.
Analyzing Trump’s Cabinet picks November 14, 2024 By favoring loyalty over job experience, the president-elect’s picks could hinder his efforts to roll back climate-related regulations.
UCLA extends Athletics Director Martin Jarmond’s contract through 2029 November 14, 2024 Jarmond’s leadership has broadened UCLA’s national footprint and strengthened student-athlete success on and off the field.
Scientists discover ‘entirely unanticipated’ role of protein netrin1 in spinal cord development November 14, 2024 Known for its axon guidance properties, new research suggests protein is critical in guiding neural development.
UCLA evaluates L.A.’s plan to invest billions of dollars in wastewater recycling infrastructure November 12, 2024 Pure Water LA/Operation Next would increase the resiliency of drinking water supplies to future costs, earthquakes and climate-induced drought.
Mountain fire ‘a suburban firestorm’ due to Santa Ana winds November 7, 2024 California chapparal fire burns into urban Ventura County, showing need for strategies beyond fighting ‘forest’ fires.
UCLA stem cell research tour lights path to STEM for high school students November 7, 2024 The outreach program connects Los Angeles-area students to scientists’ work in medicine and disease treatment.
Climate change parching the American West even without rainfall deficits November 6, 2024 A new study finds higher temperatures increase evaporation enough to cause drought without any reduction in precipitation.
Nina Gualinga wins UCLA’s Pritzker Award for environmental innovation November 6, 2024 The Indigenous rights activist was honored for her grassroots leadership and policy advocacy in the Ecuadorian Amazon and beyond.
UCLA’s Lindsey T. Kunisaki authors first-of-its-kind Proposition 28 report for Arts for LA November 5, 2024 The report finds an arts teacher shortage, gaps in public involvement and capacity issues holding back the full potential of the arts education measure.
How to boost Asian American voter turnout in L.A.? A new study points the way November 4, 2024 Language accessibility and community engagement are key to getting people to the polls, researchers say.
UCLA chemists just broke a 100-year-old rule and say it’s time to rewrite the textbooks October 31, 2024 A new paper in the journal Science demonstrates how to make several kinds of molecules called anti-Bredt olefins, which violate Bredt’s rule.
15 UCLA graduate students selected for Fulbright-Hays Fellowship October 31, 2024 The program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, gives awardees the opportunity to study aspects of a society or societies.
Election 360: Democracy watch October 31, 2024 The winners of the presidential and other races are hard to predict, but UCLA experts are watching for a free and fair election.
Meeting the challenge for student success as an AANAPISI campus October 29, 2024 The designation creates more opportunities to better serve Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students.
Chemicals produced by fires show potential to raise cancer risk October 28, 2024 Simulations reveal PAHs’ affinity for binding to DNA — and evading repair — in study co-led by a county firefighter.
Scientists can reverse brain aging in fruit flies by preventing buildup of a common protein October 28, 2024 A study shows the buildup of filamentous actin, which inhibits cellular waste removal, contributes to age-onset cognitive decline.
Election 360: Fixing Los Angeles October 27, 2024 UCLA convened a panel of experts to shed light on local measures in Los Angeles county and city on the ballot Nov. 5.