Welcome, Robin the AI robot July 7, 2020 UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital has launched an innovative project to support the emotional needs of children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The full moon may not be protected by Earth’s magnetic field after all July 6, 2020 Previous simulations suggested that astronauts on the surface would be safe during a full moon while it resides within the magnetosphere.
How the body regulates scar tissue growth after heart attacks July 3, 2020 A single protein may determine the size of scars, scientists say. Larger scars heighten the risk of future death from heart failure.
UCLA Library honors 3 professors for their work to make classes affordable July 1, 2020 Clarice Aiello, David Delgado Shorter and Alicia Gaspar de Alba were chosen as recipients of the 2020-21 Affordable Course Materials Initiative awards.
Clean energy revolution may leave disadvantaged communities behind July 1, 2020 Affluent neighborhoods use more energy and reap greater benefits from government incentive programs, a new UCLA study shows.
UCLA receives $7.5M to support early-career faculty through Hellman Fellows Program July 1, 2020 The gift from Hellman Fellows Fund will permanently endow the campus’s program, which supports research by junior faculty.
UCLA Alumni Association board welcomes new members June 30, 2020 The board’s new president is D’Artagnan Scorza, executive director and founder of the Social Justice Learning Institute.
UCLA introduces steps to create a more inclusive environment for Black Bruins June 30, 2020 Plans include a Black Student Resource Center, new faculty positions, fellowships, fundraising and research support.
Study shows surge in e-cigarette and marijuana use among state’s young adults June 30, 2020 A large percentage of users of both products are also underage, according to new research by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.
High schoolers learn science and business through Nanovation Competition June 29, 2020 The contest invites student teams to identify a problem, dream up a nanotech-enabled solution and pitch their products to experts.
Wearable-tech glove translates sign language into speech in real time June 29, 2020 The innovative device turns finger movements into electrical signals and ultimately into spoken words through a smartphone app.
School HPV vaccine policies could result in higher vaccination rates, reduction in cancers June 29, 2020 Research brief: A study shows that the proportion of vaccinated adolescents is higher in most states that require students to receive the vaccine.
UCLA Foundation welcomes 6 members to board of directors June 26, 2020 The new directors are Dennis Keegan, Christine Simmons, Zev Yaroslavsky, D’Artagnan Scorza, Cheryl Lott and Chau Le.
Neuroscientist Adriana Galván named dean of undergraduate education June 25, 2020 A member of the UCLA faculty since 2008, Galván is a professor of psychology and is director of the Developmental Neuroscience Lab.
Politicians courting Latinos and Asian Americans are advised to step up outreach now June 25, 2020 A UCLA study finds low Latino turnout in districts that could decide presidential contest, control of Congress.
Q&A: Why the LGBT community is at greater risk from COVID-19 June 25, 2020 Kathryn O’Neill of UCLA's Williams Institute discusses how pre-existing health conditions, poverty and discrimination create a volatile mix.
How conspiracy theories emerge – and how their storylines fall apart June 25, 2020 “The underlying theory is identical for all conspiracy theories,” says UCLA professor Timothy Tangherlini.
Nearly 2 million California adults don’t get needed mental health care June 25, 2020 A UCLA health policy brief recommends the expansion of Proposition 63 programs and services to address the unmet needs.
Looking back: How UCLA Housing staff adapted to keep students safe June 24, 2020 Gloves and masks became common. Triples gave way to singles. Self-serve buffet stations were replaced with pre-portioned servings. Life changed a lot.
Securing safety: Law clinic helps persecuted immigrant family win asylum June 24, 2020 The case is among the initial successes for the UCLA Immigrant Family Legal Clinic, which opened last year on the RFK Community Schools campus.
CAP UCLA reimagines 2020–21 season for COVID-19 realities June 24, 2020 UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance moves to an online stage, focusing on rebuilding financial stability for artists.
Uncertainty clouds California economy, state’s recovery will mirror that of the nation June 24, 2020 The UCLA Anderson Forecast team writes that the economy is in a “Depression-like crisis.”
Researchers use stem cells to model the immune response to COVID-19 June 23, 2020 Two members of the UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center have received a grant for work that could be helpful in developing a vaccine.
New technique allows scientists to measure mitochondrial respiration in frozen tissue June 22, 2020 Research brief: The advance could accelerate large-scale testing and diagnosis of people with genetic and metabolic disorders.
A lifesaving lung transplant at UCLA for patient who was turned away by more than 20 hospitals June 22, 2020 Dr. Abbas Ardehali said the success will provide valuable insights for other transplant programs.