Violent supershear earthquakes are more common than previously thought
The findings suggest that disaster planning efforts consider whether nearby faults are capable of producing this type of temblor, which can be more damaging.
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Low-income households more likely to have power disconnected after hot summers
A UCLA study reports that utility bills increase for each day above 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
Black Americans’ COVID vaccine hesitancy stems more from today’s inequities than historical ones
Past injustices like the Tuskegee Syphilis Study are less likely to spark mistrust than poor interactions with physicians, UCLA psychologists say.
CIRM grant will help expand patients’ access to UCLA clinical trials for stem cell, gene therapies
The funds will also support education programs and workforce development through the UCLA Alpha Stem Cell Clinic.
Telehealth follow-ups associated with more hospitalizations after emergency room visits
The research is timely because of discussions among policymakers and insurers about when and whether telemedicine appointments should be reimbursed.
Birds getting smaller, ‘wingier’ as planet warms, UCLA-led research finds
The 30-year study of 105 migratory species reveals how strongly temperature affects animals’ physical characteristics.
With $7M grant from NIH, UCLA scientists to study if brain stimulation during sleep can bolster memory
The research could help answer a longstanding question about how short-term memories turn into lasting ones.
Latino population grows and makes gains in U.S., but differences exist among groups
A UCLA report examines demographic and socioeconomic changes among Latino groups from between 2000 and 2020.
Understanding what makes rainforests distinct from one another could advance conservation efforts
Insights about how the ecosystems vary from one another could help shape conservation initiatives and efforts to fight climate change.
Women and people of color still less likely to helm big-budget TV shows
The latest Hollywood Diversity Report from UCLA signals potential challenges ahead in writers’ rooms.
For older breast cancer survivors, cognitive problems may be linked to inflammation, study shows
UCLA researchers found that women’s reports of cognitive issues were related to higher levels of an inflammatory marker in the body called CRP.
California bail reform efforts coming up short, according to study by UCLA Law, Berkeley Law
Researchers found little evidence of change 18 months after the landmark Humphrey decision by the state supreme court.
UCLA Extension collaboration with Google will provide free tech training, student support
A new program that will include job placement services aims to create career opportunities for adults from underserved backgrounds.
Wildfires drive L.A.’s mountain lions to take deadly risks
In seeking alternative habitats, the endangered animals are more likely to experience dangerous — and fatal — encounters with freeways and foes.
UCLA researchers identify gene as potential target in treatment-resistant brain cancer
The discovery could be a step toward improved treatment for glioblastoma multiforme.
Professor elected to National Academy of Medicine
Dr. Arleen Brown, professor of medicine in the division of general internal medicine and health services research at UCLA, received the honor Oct. 17.
There’s a lot of hate in the world. UCLA’s scholars are asking why and what can be done
The new Initiative to Study Hate kicks off with 23 projects that examine how hate manifests in the brain, online, in communities and who is most affected.
UCLA Engineering launches free, immersive math program for high school students
Ninth and 10th graders will participate in hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Immigrants living in California are less likely to have a gun at home, more likely to fear gun violence
Survey by UCLA Center for Health Policy Research analyzes presence of firearms at home and concerns about gun safety.
Pandemic-related disparities persist, California Health Interview Survey finds
A report by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research highlights the urgent need for mental health services.
Driving high? Chemists make strides toward a marijuana breath analyzer
By oxidizing THC to create an electric current, a UCLA team’s fuel cell sensor can reveal the presence of the drug.
Vital philanthropic contributions strengthened UCLA in 2021-22
Support, in the form of more than 74,000 gifts totaling $658 million, came from donors throughout the U.S. and around the world.
Kindness is contagious and these videos can help kids catch the altruism bug
UCLA researchers create video playlist for YouTube Kids’ anti-bullying programming.
Making lab-grown brain organoids ‘brainier’
A UCLA-led team has discovered that using early-stage stem cells is a key to producing structures that are reliable models of disease.
UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music ushers in 2022-23 event season with 3 new series
The school’s new series will feature leading figures in jazz, opera and classical music, along with symposia, lectures and other events.