UCLA receives $1 million NSF grant to accelerate commercialization of quantum technologies August 26, 2024 The Quantum Sensing and Imaging Lab will work to advance capabilities in fields like medicine, atmospheric science and physics.
Two epicenters led to Japan’s violent Noto earthquake on New Year’s Day August 23, 2024 A rare “dual-initiation” mechanism ruptured a barrier on the fault during the Jan. 1 shaker.
UCLA comet discoverer turns her eye toward Earth’s potentially hazardous neighbors August 6, 2024 As the NEOWISE spacecraft is shut down, its UCLA project leader readies NASA’s next study on near-Earth objects.
Layered superconductor coaxed to show unusual properties with potential for quantum computing July 31, 2024 Research brief: The new material retained properties under a much higher magnetic field than the theoretical limit of a conventional superconductor.
2023 Rolling Hills Estates landslide likely began the winter before July 12, 2024 The progressive landslide seemed to come out of nowhere but took months to develop into a catastrophe.
Scientific definition of a planet says it must orbit our sun. A new proposal would change that July 11, 2024 The proposed new definition contains quantifiable criteria that can be applied for defining planets in and outside our solar system.
In memoriam: Daniel Atkinson, 102, UCLA professor and pioneer in field of metabolic biochemistry July 3, 2024 Atkinson, whose research on metabolic regulation was internationally acclaimed, died Feb. 2 at his home in Oregon.
Nuclear spectroscopy breakthrough could rewrite the fundamental constants of nature July 2, 2024 The findings could unlock the most accurate clock ever and allow advances like deep space navigation, communication.
Atomic view of a chemical catalyst during electrically charged reaction is a scientific first June 20, 2024 Findings could enable advances in sustainable energy production, industry and design.
Iron meteorites hint that our infant solar system was more doughnut than dartboard June 20, 2024 Fragments from the early cosmos help unravel the mystery of our solar system’s birth.
Uniting art and science, from concert hall to carbon cycle June 13, 2024 Sarah Worden, who will earn her doctorate in atmospheric and oceanic sciences, double-majored in music and physics as an undergrad.
Julio Frenk to take helm of UCLA, nation’s No. 1–ranked public university, as its 7th chancellor June 12, 2024 The renowned public health researcher and president of the University of Miami is recognized globally as a visionary leader in higher education.
She hopes to leave things better than she found them June 10, 2024 Some of USAC President Naomi Hammonds’ most important contributions at UCLA might not be seen — but they can be felt.
UCLA oncologist Dennis Slamon awarded Szent-Györgyi Prize June 8, 2024 Slamon’s innovations, including his work developing the breast cancer drug Herceptin, helped shape a new era in cancer therapy.
‘The responsibility of helping people’ June 5, 2024 Eva Danesh, who is set to graduate this month, found her calling — and her voice — in science and journalism.
Scientists identify ‘missing piece’ required for blood stem cell self-renewal June 5, 2024 The study could help make lifesaving stem cell transplants more available.
Shape and depth of ocean floor profoundly influence how carbon is stored there June 3, 2024 A new study finds seafloor topography accounts for up to 50% of the changes in depth at which carbon has been sequestered.
Wild megalopolis: Study shows unexpected pockets of biodiversity pepper Los Angeles May 29, 2024 UCLA researchers partnered with the city to develop an index that shows how individual wildlife species are doing.
Acute sense of touch helps hummingbirds hover near flowers without bumping them May 29, 2024 A new study shows that they create a 3D map of their body when neurons in the forebrain fire as gusts of air touch their wings.
Sequencing of the developing human brain uncovers hundreds of thousands of new gene transcripts May 23, 2024 New study could improve the ability to make genetic diagnoses and treat neurodevelopmental disorders.
3 UCLA faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences May 13, 2024 Zvi Bern, a theoretical physicist, and Leonard Kleinrock, one of the early pioneers of the internet, were recognized for their distinguished original research.
Advance in light-based computing shows capabilities for future smart cameras April 11, 2024 UCLA-developed experimental device quickly processes ambient light and demonstrates ability to reduce glare in images.
Newsroom’s top videos: Wooden’s stamp on history, Bruinettes pride and more March 11, 2024 In addition, how doctoral student AJ Addae is opening doors for people of color in cosmetics research, and the impact of AI on the academy.
An even Bigger Bang: Chuck Lorre’s $24.5 million gift to empower low-income STEM students March 4, 2024 The new UCLA Chuck Lorre Scholars Program will boost scholarship funding and cultivate leaders in science and technology.
UCLA and Equatic to build world’s largest ocean-based plant for carbon removal February 27, 2024 The $20 million system in Singapore will be capable of removing 3,650 metric tons of CO2 per year while producing 105 tons of clean hydrogen.