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Study reveals high levels of discrimination against L.A.'s homeless population
For the estimated 75,000 people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County, material hardships are compounded by an alarming level of discrimination and vulnerability to physical and sexual violence, according to a recent study by researchers at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and colleagues.
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NASA's NEOWISE spacecraft retires after decade-long mission
NASA's NEOWISE spacecraft, known for its contributions to near-Earth object (NEO) discovery, is set to be decommissioned this week. Over nearly 11 years, the spacecraft captured 27 million infrared images and discovered 215 NEOs, including the notable NEOWISE comet in 2020. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory will shut down the spacecraft due to solar activity that has lowered its orbit, leading to an expected atmospheric burn-up by year-end.
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Scientists propose sustainable solutions for California's climate challenges
A diverse group of scientists has reviewed the state of sustainability in California in this week’s special issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Led by UCLA professor Glen MacDonald and San Diego State University professor Janet Franklin, researchers connected issues such as the affordable housing crisis and increased wildfire damage. They aim to apply solutions globally for California, the U.S. state with the largest population, largest economy, and third-largest landmass.
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Fulbright awards given to five UCLA graduates for global assignments
The Fulbright Program has awarded five recent and soon-to-be UCLA graduates U.S. Student Fulbright Awards, and Chris Hanscom, a professor of Asian languages and cultures, a yearlong Fulbright fellowship to conduct research abroad. The program, primarily funded through the U.S. Department of State, facilitates cultural exchange and understanding through international academic and professional exchanges.
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UCLA increases admission offers for California residents and underrepresented groups
UCLA has offered admission for fall 2024 to 8,795 first-year California-resident students, marking a 2.5% increase, or 209 students, over the previous year. The number of first-year students from underrepresented groups also grew, maintaining their proportion among all admitted first-year California residents at 37%, the highest in more than three decades.
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Researchers develop novel layered superconductor with potential applications in quantum computing
A team led by researchers from the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA has designed a unique material based on a conventional superconductor, a substance that enables electrons to travel through it with zero resistance under certain conditions, such as extremely low temperature. The experimental material exhibited properties signaling its potential for use in quantum computing, a developing technology with capabilities beyond those of classical digital computers.
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UCLA receives $2 million grant for regenerative medicine research on spinal cord injury
UCLA has received a $2 million grant from The Marcus Foundation to support research in regenerative medicine aimed at restoring sensation in individuals with spinal cord injuries. The grant will advance the work of Dr. Samantha Butler, a professor of neurobiology at the David Geffen School of Medicine and a member of the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at UCLA.
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Wildfire smoke poses long-term health risks for vulnerable populations
Wildfire smoke is once again drifting hundreds of miles into unexpected places, with fires in Canada dimming the skies not only to the north but also as far as Denver, Chicago, and Cheyenne. The smoke is especially dangerous for people with existing lung conditions, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), says UCLA Health pulmonologist Dr. May-Lin Wilgus.
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Fowler Museum returns artifacts to Australia's Warumungu community
At a repatriation event held today at the Fowler Museum at UCLA, museum representatives returned 20 objects of significant cultural importance to members of the Warumungu community of Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory, Australia.
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UCLA engineers win sixth RoboCup title with ARTEMIS robots
UCLA engineers dominated at RoboCup 2024 from July 18–21 in Eindhoven, Netherlands, with a pair of humanoid ARTEMIS robots winning every game in the soccer tournament to secure the world championship.
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Study finds disparities in mental health among Californians needing long-term support
Adults in California who require long-term services and supports (LTSS) are significantly more likely to report their health as "fair" or "poor" and experience serious psychological distress compared to the general adult population, according to a study by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.
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Scott Galloway donates $12 million for non-traditional student programs at UCLA & UC Berkeley
The Extension divisions of UCLA and UC Berkeley have received a $12 million gift from professor, author, and entrepreneur Scott Galloway to fund the creation of a new program designed to provide non-traditional students with the skills and resources necessary to launch their careers.
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UCLA experts review recent Supreme Court term decisions
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decisions on abortion and reproductive rights, presidential immunity, free speech, racial gerrymandering, gun rights, and other topics were the focus of a panel discussion co-presented by the UCLA School of Law Safeguarding American Democracy Project at the Hammer Museum.
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Climate scientist discusses disparity between perceived local temperatures and actual regional heat records
Record-breaking heat waves are affecting both coasts, but for some experiencing less intense heat, there may be a misalignment between perception and reality. In the Southwest, multiple inland areas broke all-time records, while densely populated coastal cities were simply hot, said UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain in a live briefing delivered Wednesday evening. While much of the East Coast also sweltered, the central U.S. was slightly cooler than average – “and this has been a recurring theme in recent decades,” Swain noted.
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Robert Swerdlow named UCLA vice chancellor for legal affairs
Robert Swerdlow, a member of UCLA's legal affairs team since 2018, has been appointed as the university’s vice chancellor for legal affairs and chief campus counsel. His tenure will commence on August 1.
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New study reveals early signs leading up to Rolling Hills Estates landslide
Landslides triggered by intense rainfall can sometimes be predicted along with incoming storms, but dry-season landslides often take people by surprise. The July 2023 Rolling Hills Estates landslide that destroyed 12 homes seemed to come out of nowhere, but new research shows it began as early as December 2022. Researchers are developing a database that will enable scientists to plug in new data to monitor potential landslides in real time and possibly predict them.
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Experts warn about increasing risk of inmate fatalities due to extreme heat
The heat-related death toll this summer is expected to rise amid unprecedented temperatures. California’s latest record-breaking heat wave apparently claimed a life on Saturday in one of the state’s prisons, where indoor temperatures reportedly reached the high 90s.
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New planetary proposal seeks broader criteria beyond traditional sun-centric model
Planetary scientists are proposing a new definition of a planet to replace one that many researchers view as sun-centric and outdated. The current definition, established in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), specifies that to qualify as a planet, a celestial body must orbit the sun within our solar system.
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UCLA study finds common ground in parenting beliefs across political spectrum
Virtually all study respondents on the political left and more than 75% on the right supported allowing children to play with both traditionally “girl” and “boy” toys. Those on both sides of the political spectrum also supported the idea that girls should be able to aspire to traditionally male pursuits. However, while most left-wing activists supported the idea of a child living in a way that does not align with their birth sex, most right-wing activists rejected the idea.
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UCLA Film & Television Archive announces diverse summer film lineup
This summer, the UCLA Film & Television Archive presents a diverse lineup that includes a celebration of LGBTQIA+ cinema, pioneering independent science fiction films, historical television and big-screen treasures, weekend matinee programming for families, and more.