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Replacing the entire faulty gene rather than correcting individual mutations may allow the therapy to work across all patients with cystic fibrosis.

Sotomayor, the first Latina to serve on the nation's highest court, shared insights on law, public service and leadership.

“Everyday Miracles,” an animated short video highlighting the importance of federally funded research, won two gold awards.

The $800,000 grant will help the UCLA Data Equity Center provide assistance to projects across the country.

KTLA-TV reported that California Attorney General Rob Bonta has launched a civil rights investigation into the emergency response to the Eaton Fire in West Altadena, following UCLA research that found the blaze disproportionately affected Black residents in the historically Black community. The research comes from a January 2025 data brief from the UCLA Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies, the UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge and the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute. Read more about UCLA in today’s Associated Press, Time and other outlets.

The assistant professor explores the behavior of magnetized plasma, and is working on laser lab software thematically inspired by “Star Trek.” 

The New York Times reported on new findings from UCLA astronomer David Jewitt, who discovered that Comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresák dramatically slowed its rotation to a stop and then began spinning in the opposite direction, an unprecedented event that may help explain how small comets ultimately break apart. Using images from the Hubble Space Telescope, Jewitt said the extreme shift suggests some comets may be “blown to bits by their own spin.” Read more about UCLA in today’s Time, Scientific American and other outlets.

The UCLA leader spoke with families and educators about technology, higher education and why lifelong learning is essential.

Fashion historian and Met curator Mellissa Huber will present a public talk revisiting the significant legacy of the mid-century designer.

Floridalma Boj Lopez’s new book reminds audiences that Maya are still here and are critical cultural producers.

The strategic partnership brings together academia and industry leadership to advance the governor’s Quantum California initiative.

Faculty, staff and students continue interdisciplinary efforts to understand the impact of the blazes.

The award of $1.9 million will support Lawson’s research focused on the interplay of protein synthesis and messenger RNA decay over a five-year period.

UCLA experts can provide commentary about the administration’s decision to repeal a landmark 2009 decision.

LAist reported on California Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement of a $2.2 million gift that will go to UCLA Health’s Sound Body Sound Mind program to support the mental health of young survivors of last year’s firestorms. The funds will come from LA Rises, a public-private partnership mostly supported by philanthropic donors. UCLA’s Matt Flesock and Catherine Mogil were interviewed. Read more about UCLA in today’s Independent, Los Angeles Times and other outlets.

UCLA researchers estimate 10.6 million children worldwide experience serious health-related suffering annually and require specialized medical care.

The discovery confirms that they are not brown dwarfs.

The UCLA Samueli engineering professor is one of the world’s pioneers in nanotech manufacturing.

From the Los Angeles Times: About a quarter of the audience — a crowd that was familiar with the multiple video game style represented in “asses.masses” — couldn’t stand the endurance test. The UCLA Nimoy Theater brought together strangers for a seven-hour video game and reflection on political dissent in what the writer terms “a work of urgency.” The event is part of the Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA's current season. Edgar Miramontes, the center’s executive and artistic director, was interviewed. Read more about UCLA in today’s New York Times, LAist’s “AirTalk” and other outlets.

International team creates quick-charging, long-lasting prototype with potential for renewable energy storage

Over the last 100 years, Bruins have written, directed and performed in films that have entertained and influenced generations.

A UCLA engineering professor’s scientific breakthrough is changing the field of bioelectronics.

A star guard on the history-making UCLA women’s basketball team reflects on an incredible season — and why the journey to championship glory is just beginning.

Dedicated almost 50 years ago, the Westwood Walk of Fame was created to pay sidewalk homage to Oscars Best Picture winners.

A year into her tenure as the steward of one of the cultural jewels of the university, the director of the Hammer Museum at UCLA is bringing to her role a finely tuned global perspective and unbridled optimism.