More than 21,000 homeless people in U.S. could be hospitalized due to COVID-19 March 26, 2020 Researchers from UCLA and two other universities estimate that 7,200 people who don’t currently have housing could require critical care.
Researchers create framework for evaluating environmental stopgap measures March 26, 2020 The study looked at tactics that will not fully solve climate change but could mitigate the damage while longer-term solutions are implemented.
UCLA Law builds databases on prisons and COVID-19 March 25, 2020 One of the resources offers access to data on how the pandemic is affecting incarcerated people and correctional officers.
UCLA ranked top graduate school for fine arts by U.S. News & World Report March 25, 2020 The UCLA graduate fine arts programs have consistently been ranked among the top programs in the country by U.S. News.
Census undercount of Latinos could cost L.A. dearly in funds for critical health and social services March 24, 2020 If 10% of the Latino population were not included, Los Angeles County could lose out on over a half billion dollars.
As climate change messes with temperature and precipitation, California newts suffer March 23, 2020 UCLA-led study shows how drought affects native amphibians, harbingers of what’s to come.
UCLA Law librarian crafts extensive guide on coronavirus and the law March 20, 2020 The site provides access to a detailed list of statutes, rules and executive orders that address key areas of concern related to COVID-19.
Study reveals how long COVID-19 remains infectious on cardboard, metal and plastic March 20, 2020 Scientists investigated how long the virus remained infectious on cardboard, metal and plastic.
How ‘Safer at Home’ orders affect UCLA March 19, 2020 Leaders made this decision to slow the spread of COVID-19 and in alignment with similar measures implemented by local and state governments.
Hydrogel could be step forward in therapies to generate bones in head and neck March 17, 2020 The invention, by researchers at the UCLA School of Dentistry, was inspired in part by mussels’ ability to stick to wet surfaces.
UCLA Anderson Forecast announces arrival of 2020 recession in revision of earlier forecast March 16, 2020 The escalating effects of the coronavirus pandemic have reduced the first-quarter 2020 forecast of GDP growth to 0.4%.
Study draws Southern California coastal light pollution into focus March 16, 2020 The findings could help inform decision-making for future infrastructure and construction plans near Los Angeles beaches.
UCLA will continue remote instruction through the end of spring quarter March 13, 2020 This decision was made in accordance with the best guidance from public health officials about how to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Postponed – Dr. Jane Goodall to deliver Luskin Lecture for Thought Leadership at UCLA on April 1 March 12, 2020 The talk will help mark the 60th anniversary of the start of her pioneering research.
LA Hacks hackathon returns to UCLA for its eighth year, March 27-29 March 12, 2020 The 36-hour competition will go virtual for 2020, bringing students together online to create new and exciting technologies.
UCLA Anderson Forecast downgrades outlook for nation and California as coronavirus takes toll March 12, 2020 Senior economist David Shulman writes that the pandemic is “both a supply shock and a demand shock on the economy.”
COVID-19 media fact sheet March 11, 2020 Key facts regarding three UCLA students currently being tested for COVID-19.
UCLA transitions to remote instruction March 10, 2020 Chancellor Gene Block sent a message to the campus community announcing that beginning March 11 in-person classes and finals would be conducted online where possible.
UCLA-led research team produces most accurate 3D images of ‘2D materials’ March 9, 2020 Researchers used a new technology called scanning atomic electron tomography, which they developed.
Men and women live longer in countries with higher gender parity March 5, 2020 A UCLA study finds that educational equality is associated with longer lifespans.
New optical system could lead to devices that can recognize objects instantly March 4, 2020 “The advance is like the transition from black-and-white TV to color TV,” said UCLA professor Aydogan Ozcan.
How our brains create breathing rhythm is unique to every breath March 4, 2020 Research led by UCLA neurobiologist Jack Feldman finds that every breath we take arises from a disorderly group of neurons.
Effort to limit dust pollution in Owens Valley is advancing, but still room to improve March 3, 2020 UCLA atmospheric dust specialist Gregory Okin was part of a national panel that produced a study on the initiative’s progress.
UCLA, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System launch nurse residency program March 2, 2020 The program will be the only VA post-licensure residency program in the Los Angeles and Orange County area.
UCLA establishes endowed chair in Alzheimer’s research with $1 million from French Foundation February 28, 2020 The faculty position will focus on researching the disorder and pursuing new insights into its treatment.