UCLA study offers strategy for freeway congestion pricing that reduces burden on low-income residents April 21, 2022 Research suggests the most promising solution would be to provide direct cash assistance.
UCLA-developed technology enables single-cell sorting by function April 20, 2022 The advance could have implications for drug development and biological research.
Unexpected protein could play role in common brain disorder April 19, 2022 UCLA scientists were surprised to find that amyloid fibrils in brains with frontotemporal degeneration were composed of the little-known protein TMEM106B.
2022 UCLA Festival of Preservation celebrates moving image history May 20–22 April 19, 2022 The 20th edition of the biennial event is free to the public at the Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum.
UCLA names Alex Stern dean of humanities April 14, 2022 Stern, currently the associate dean for the humanities at the University of Michigan, begins the new post Nov. 1.
UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability receives $1.5 million pledge from founding director April 13, 2022 The gift from Richard Turco and his wife, Linda Turco, will support students engaged in environmental research.
Gymnast, activist Katelyn Ohashi to deliver UCLA College commencement address April 13, 2022 The UCLA alumna will speak June 10 at all three ceremonies, which will be held in Pauley Pavilion.
UCLA-led team creates first comprehensive map of human blood stem cell development April 13, 2022 The study could eventually lead to more treatment options for leukemia, sickle cell disease and other conditions.
Citizenship, policy barriers limit access to health care for some California Latino, Asian immigrants April 13, 2022 A UCLA study finds those who have been undocumented experience even greater levels of unequal work conditions.
UCLA to host artificial intelligence program in collaboration with Break Through Tech April 13, 2022 Engineering Dean Jayathi Murthy said the program will expand equitable access for students from diverse backgrounds to harness the power of AI.
Drug overdose deaths among adolescents rose exponentially during COVID pandemic April 12, 2022 The increase is attributable to drugs becoming more dangerous, rather than to drug use becoming more common, according to a UCLA study.
4 billion-year-old relic from early solar system heading our way April 12, 2022 The comet could be as large as 85 miles across but is not a threat, according to UCLA professor David Jewitt.
Climate change increases risk of devastating debris flows after wildfires in western U.S. April 7, 2022 Research co-authored by UCLA’s Daniel Swain finds that extreme precipitation conditions are projected to increase in the coming decades.
UCLA presents unique multimedia art installation April 19–24 in campus sculpture garden April 7, 2022 The work was created by alumnus Refik Anadol in the spirit of reflection.
L.A.’s injury rate from e-scooters may exceed national rate for motorcycles April 6, 2022 A UCLA study estimates that there are 115 injuries per 1 million rides on e-scooters.
Latino and Asian households in California lag in access to state rent assistance program April 6, 2022 In a new report, UCLA researchers recommend extending eviction protections for all, until unemployment figures reach pre-pandemic levels.
UCLA Library announces public programs for spring quarter April 4, 2022 From film screenings to data workshops to undergraduate research week, the library will be hosting a wide variety of events.
Levels of a certain hormone could predict or detect bone loss in premenopausal women April 4, 2022 The study focused on levels of anti-Mullerian hormone, or AMH.
With $5 million from Herb Alpert Foundation, UCLA to introduce state-of-the-art music practice rooms March 31, 2022 Construction is set to begin this summer for the 46 practice rooms, which have not been fully refurbished in nearly 70 years.
UCLA scholars publish reports on future of California transportation, housing March 31, 2022 The two new studies were funded by the California 100 initiative.
UCLA Health earns top score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s measure of LGBTQ health care March 30, 2022 The Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center also received a perfect score and the designation of “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader.”
UCLA researchers discover source of super-fast ‘electron rain’ March 29, 2022 The rapid downpours, which can affect satellites and space travel, result from whistler waves affecting Earth’s magnetosphere, scientists say.
UCLA Department of Education ranks No. 1 among public institutions March 29, 2022 The recognition comes from the U.S. News & World Report’s most recent graduate school rankings.
UCLA, JPL scientists observe mysterious death of a star emitting six rings March 28, 2022 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.
UCLA poised to become a world leader in hip-hop studies March 28, 2022 Building on decades of scholarship, the new Hip Hop Initiative will highlight the local and global impact of this Black art form.