Megadrought in southwestern North America is region’s driest in at least 1,200 years February 14, 2022 The current drought has exceeded the severity of a late-1500s megadrought that had been considered the driest since the year 800.
Doctors in space: UCLA fellowship prepares new generation of flight surgeons February 11, 2022 Dr. Haig Aintablian, who recently completed his residency in emergency medicine at UCLA, is the program’s inaugural fellow.
UCLA Engineering receives $21 million pledge from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative February 10, 2022 The funds will support research by the Institute for Carbon Management on climate change solutions.
Notches on lions’ teeth reveal poaching in Zambia’s conservation areas February 9, 2022 A study by UCLA biologists shows that the curious dental markings are the result of trapped big cats chewing through hunters’ snares.
Ebola vaccine being used in Congo produces lasting antibody response, study finds February 8, 2022 Research brief: Six months after the shot, nearly 96% of study participants in North Kivu Province still had antibodies in their blood.
Chancellor establishes task force to review UCLA protocols following potential threat February 7, 2022 The group will include student representatives and reflect on what worked well and what could be improved.
Former faculty member gives UCLA $10 million to advance ocular genetics research February 7, 2022 A gift from Dr. Bronwyn Bateman will establish a new center at the UCLA Stein Eye Institute.
Sweating the small stuff: Smartwatch developed at UCLA measures key stress hormone February 7, 2022 The device assesses cortisol levels found in sweat accurately, noninvasively and in real time.
The UCLA Foundation names Alicia Miñana de Lovelace new chair-elect February 7, 2022 Miñana de Lovelace, who earned her law degree from UCLA School of Law in 1987, has been on the board of directors since 2015.
UCLA scientists identify biomarker signature that predicts side effects from some cancer treatments February 3, 2022 The findings could improve doctors’ ability to offer truly personalized cancer therapy.
Using electric vehicles for ride-sharing in New Delhi can boost air quality for millions February 3, 2022 UCLA researchers and colleagues demonstrate how the transition could improve public health and save money.
Antarctic sea ice level could reach record low in 2022, UCLA climate scientist says February 2, 2022 Researchers from UCLA and Ohio University traced trends at the South Pole back to the early 1900s.
UCLA to host disability rights advocate Judy Heumann for Regents’ Lecture February 2, 2022 Heumann will be joined by Andy Imparato and Vivian Haun, both of Disability Rights California, on Feb. 10 at 4 p.m.
Despite overall gains in health coverage and access to care, disparities persist in California January 31, 2022 A UCLA study finds that Black and Latino Californians have the lowest rates of employer-based insurance across all groups.
Four professors named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science January 26, 2022 The honorees are Nicholas Blurton-Jones, Joseph Loo, Rafail Ostrovsky and William Sandoval.
UCLA Engineering online master’s program ranked No. 1 for veterans January 26, 2022 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 January 26, 2022 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 January 26, 2022 A study by researchers from UCLA and Dartmouth could have implications for medical and sustainability research.
Jennifer Osorio to lead UCLA Library Special Collections January 25, 2022 Osorio, who has 15 years of diverse experience in the campus library system, will become the new director on Feb. 1.
Use of Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab raises concerns about Medicare spending January 24, 2022 Research brief: Additional services to monitor the drug’s potential side effects account for nearly 20% of its total costs, a UCLA-led study shows.
UCLA food studies institute to tackle global food challenges January 24, 2022 The institute will collaborate with a community of chefs and scholars in pursuit of a healthier population and planet.
Experts analyze Los Angeles mayoral race at UCLA’s Luskin Summit January 21, 2022 Panelists weighed in on the prospects for U.S. Rep. Karen Bass, City Councilman Kevin de León and the other candidates.
Access to vital health services fell during COVID, particularly for poorer Americans January 21, 2022 While the situation improved, economically disadvantaged patients were far less likely to return to using services at normal, pre-pandemic levels.
Grant makes access to a UCLA education easier for underrepresented students January 20, 2022 As a partner institution of the CaliforniansForAll College Corps, UCLA will select 150 students for fellowships.
The lessons of COVID-19, two years on January 20, 2022 UCLA epidemiologist Robert Kim-Farley reflects on how the U.S. has coped with the pandemic.