UCLA expands dedication to protecting biodiversity, joins international nature coalition December 8, 2022 The Nature Positive Universities Alliance commits higher education institutions to take action that helps ecosystems thrive.
Argentine ants will do anything for sugar, but they won’t do this December 7, 2022 In a twist that surprised researchers, the insects were less likely to forage for food when they were starving than when they were well fed.
Wearable sensor could guide precision drug dosing December 7, 2022 In a study with rats, a UCLA-developed patch predicted the total dosage of medication that would be delivered to animals’ bloodstream.
UCLA Anderson Forecast says resilient U.S. economy is approaching crossroads December 7, 2022 Potential action by the Federal Reserve will determine whether nation experiences a mild, short-lived recession in 2023, according to UCLA economists.
Hammer Museum presents ‘Bridget Riley Drawings: From the Artist’s Studio’ December 6, 2022 The exhibition will be the first and most extensive American museum show in half a century dedicated exclusively to Riley’s drawing.
Free winter cinema: UCLA Film & Television Archive screenings December 5, 2022 The programs, which are open to the public, run from January through March at the Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum.
NSF awards funding to white scientists at higher rates than other groups, study shows December 5, 2022 Researchers from UCLA and four other institutions analyzed two decades of data published by the National Science Foundation.
People with long COVID, those with other illnesses experiencing similar lingering effects December 2, 2022 A UCLA professor explains that pandemic-related stress might be slowing people’s recovery from other diseases.
Hot-button political issues are having a chilling effect on public schools November 30, 2022 National survey of high school principals found that political conflict leads to declines in support for teaching about race, racism, and racial and ethnic diversity.
Male orb-weaving spiders fight less in female-dominated colonies November 30, 2022 A study led by four UCLA undergraduates also found that the arachnids cooperate, a rarity among spiders.
UCLA signs agreement with local tribal community for use of land November 30, 2022 Descendants of the original inhabitants of the land that UCLA now occupies will have access to the campus for events and educational opportunities.
Hammer Museum to mark 2 decades of transformation on March 26 November 29, 2022 The new Lynda and Stewart Resnick Cultural Center will present exhibitions and collections in spaces designed by Michael Maltzan Architecture.
Popular strategies for reducing gasoline use aren’t getting a chance to work November 22, 2022 A UCLA-led study finds that governments often change course after increasing gas taxes and reducing subsidies to producers.
Webb Space Telescope reveals birth of galaxies, how universe became transparent November 17, 2022 Studies led by UCLA astrophysicists shed light on how hydrogen fog burned away after the Big Bang.
COVID’s economic fallout increased risks for poor mental health November 17, 2022 In a UCLA study, Californians reported struggles with employment, finances and child care during the pandemic.
Nearly 40 UCLA scholars are among the most highly cited researchers in their fields November 15, 2022 The annual list compiled by Clarivate identifies scholars whose work has been referenced most often in studies published by other researchers.
Dysmus Kisilu wins UCLA’s Pritzker Award for environmental innovators November 11, 2022 The Kenyan entrepreneur and his company, Solar Freeze, receive a $100,000 prize for reducing food waste.
Ingestible sensor could help people with HIV stick to medication regimen, UCLA-led study finds November 10, 2022 The research, funded by a National Institute of Mental Health grant, was led by the UCLA School of Dentistry’s Honghu Liu.
Acclaimed MoMA Contenders film series returns to UCLA November 9, 2022 The Hammer Museum hosts the Los Angeles presentation of the annual showcase, Nov. 30 through Dec. 15.
Scientists say eye-disease drug may also help fight COVID November 8, 2022 Research brief: In a lab study, a UCLA-led team found that verteporfin stopped the replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Alumna Angel Joy Blue returns to UCLA to perform on Nov. 21 November 7, 2022 She is the featured artist of the inaugural Judith L. Smith Voice Recital Series.
UCLA Library connects sciences collections to UCLA Nursing students for real-world impact November 3, 2022 Access to the latest resources is just part of the equation; liaisons also provide hands-on guidance on research strategies.
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health to offer undergraduate degrees November 3, 2022 Students can begin applying for the new degree program in spring 2023.
Medi-Cal’s long-term care services reach only a small portion of seniors, disabled adults November 2, 2022 UCLA health policy researchers predict that the need for these support services will only grow as California’s population ages.
UCLA receives $21 million grant to study health effects of Aliso Canyon gas leak November 1, 2022 The five-year award is from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.