Nation, World + Society

Researchers found that Himba have the highest rate of “extra-pair paternity.” The term refers to a case in which a child is born to a married couple, but the husband is not the biological father.

The findings may help health care professionals better assess those with autism and schizophrenia.

The Bunche Center for African American Studies was key in bringing the annual State of Black California meeting to campus.

Academic librarians from across the nation will participate in a three-week session in July featuring lectures, panels, workshops and field trips.

Solutions to lower health risks for students and faculty include stretch breaks and more open classrooms.

The gift, from alumna Alicia Miñana and her husband, Rob Lovelace, establishes a hub that will engage scholars, community organizations, practitioners and lawmakers.

The author and journalist spoke at a UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations event.

The foundation of the collaboration has been to empower people in local communities to drive the solutions.

UCLA research explores how shell-forming marine species respond to acidification.

The UCLA center’s role in preserving the experiences, struggles and accomplishments of Asian American peoples is vital in a city that is home to so many Asian communities.

The cross-disciplinary institute involving Engineering and the School of Law will examine advances in artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, robotics and new forms of digital media to identify their benefits and risks.

Sackett, who was one of the founders of the UCLA Cotsen Institute of Archaeology, has died after a long illness.

“Major global gaps remain in the U.S. and elsewhere when it comes to ensuring rights for people with disabilities, migrants and members of the LGBT community,” said UCLA distinguished professor Jody Heymann.

The delegation focused on U.S.-China initiatives and issues that affecting island nations that are particularly vulnerable to rising sea levels.

UCLA began observing its 100th birthday and delivered new advances in research, health care, the arts, community service and teaching.

Using data from seven Los Angeles County agencies, researchers developed a model to predict which 3,000 residents were most likely to become homeless.

Program opens doors for professionals who seek to deepen their understanding of the legal issues that affect their industries.

UCLA hosted the Environmental and Climate Change Literacy Project and Summit as part of an effort to educate the next generation of climate change-aware students.

The Rapanui people most likely believed the ancient monoliths helped food grow on the Polynesian island, a new study reveals.

Jennifer Chun examines how labor, gender, race, class and migration intersect in today’s global economy.

The new clinic at UCLA School of Law is one of several options for students interested in environmental law.

Researchers from the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs designed a park specifically for older adults in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles.

The report says GDP will reach 2% in the fourth quarter of 2020 and the California economy looks slightly stronger than previously predicted.

State senators from the southwestern United States provide insight during a discussion hosted by UCLA Luskin

A UCLA study finds that even a short-term visit to a severely polluted city is detrimental to one's health.