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Study links California's affordable housing crisis to increased psychological distress
A new study from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research indicates that Californians experiencing housing insecurity face significantly higher rates of psychological distress. The research, based on data from the 2022 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), reveals that nearly half (45%) of individuals who described their housing as unstable reported experiencing psychological distress in the past year.
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Daniel Swain discusses Western U.S. heat wave and wildfire risks
Long-lasting heat waves are affecting the western United States, increasing health risks and the potential for wildfires. Daniel Swain discussed these extreme summer conditions during a "weekend edition" of YouTube "Office Hours" on Saturday, July 6 at 3 p.m. PT.
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UCLA Alumni Association elects new officers and members for upcoming term
The UCLA Alumni Association board of directors has elected eight members and four officers whose terms began on July 1. The volunteer-led board comprises 12 alumni who collaborate with alumni affairs staff to further the association’s mission of enriching the lives of alumni globally and involving them in UCLA’s future.
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Nuclear spectroscopy breakthrough may redefine fundamental constants
Physicists have long sought to unlock the secrets of raising the energy state of an atom’s nucleus using a laser. This breakthrough could enable the development of nuclear clocks, which would be more accurate than current atomic clocks and facilitate advances in deep space navigation and communication. It would also allow scientists to measure whether fundamental constants of nature are indeed constant or simply appear so due to imprecise measurements.
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UCLA-led national workshop series aims to bridge technological innovation with culture
A UCLA-led project aimed at fostering connections among cultural, creative, and technology sectors will facilitate a nationwide workshop series to gather ideas that link research and innovation in these fields. Supported by an award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the workshops will guide planning for a national conference in December, hosted by UCLA.
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Study shows improved healing after heart attack by sorting therapeutic stem cells
Selecting specific cells for investigational therapy led to improved heart function recovery in a new study using a lab model for myocardial infarction, the medical term for heart attacks. Researchers at the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA and Columbia University developed a sorting method grouping stem cells based on their vesicle release involved in cellular communication. Treatment with high-secreting cells restored heart function to a state similar to pre-myocardial infarction damage.
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UCLA Foundation elects new directors including Edward Barnett & Matt Kaczmarek
Two new members have been elected to The UCLA Foundation board of directors this year, along with a new board chair. UCLA alumni Edward Barnett and Matt Kaczmarek, who began their terms on March 7, join Cheryl Lott, a current board member whose election as chair was announced in January and who will begin her two-year tenure on July 1.
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UCLA Center for Performance announces diverse global lineup for 2024–25 season
The UCLA Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) has announced its 2024–25 season, set to begin on September 21. The season will feature over 30 projects from artists worldwide, held at various venues throughout Westwood and Los Angeles.
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Daniel Swain to host live briefing on extreme summer weather
From record-breaking heat to extreme rain and flooding, this summer is witnessing significant weather events. UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain will address these phenomena in a live YouTube briefing on Monday, June 24, at 1 p.m. PT. Swain will discuss the scientific context and connections to climate change affecting the Northern Hemisphere.
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UCLA Faculty Club wins 2024 Preservation Award
The UCLA Faculty Club, now in its 65th year of operation, has been honored with a 2024 Preservation Award from the Los Angeles Conservancy. Originally known as the Faculty Center, the building and project team were recognized during a ceremony on May 16 for a major renovation project that has revitalized its role as a space for community on campus.
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Researchers achieve first atomic view of catalyst during electrochemical reaction
Researchers from UCLA and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have achieved a scientific first by observing a chemical catalyst during an electrically charged reaction at the atomic level. This breakthrough was made possible through a newly developed technology that allows for real-time imaging of electrochemical reactions.
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Research suggests doughnut-shaped protoplanetary disk explains metal distribution
Iron meteorites are remnants of the metallic cores of the earliest asteroids in our solar system. These meteorites contain refractory metals, such as iridium and platinum, which formed near the sun but were transported to the outer solar system. New research indicates that for this transportation to have occurred, the protoplanetary disk of our solar system had to have been doughnut-shaped because refractory metals could not have crossed large gaps in a target-shaped disk of concentric rings.
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UCLA celebrates resilient class of 2024 amid pandemic recovery
UCLA’s class of 2024 has faced numerous challenges, starting with a pandemic that disrupted their high school graduation ceremonies. On Friday, these resilient students celebrated their achievements at the first of three UCLA College commencement ceremonies held at Pauley Pavilion. The events hosted approximately 6,700 graduating seniors and over 26,000 guests.
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New study sheds light on juvenile ‘lifer’ population across U.S
More than 2,900 minors have received juvenile life-without-parole sentences since the late 1940s. A new study published in the Journal of Criminal Justice now provides the most comprehensive picture to date of this unique subset of incarcerated individuals across the United States.
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Supreme Court considers limiting regulatory agency powers with potential end to Chevron doctrine
As the Supreme Court term nears its traditional summer recess, legal observers expect one of the most far-reaching decisions to come from a pair of cases called Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce. The companies involved are looking to limit the power of regulatory agencies by overturning what is known as the “Chevron doctrine.” UCLA Law experts say a decision in favor of these companies could strip regulators of decision-making power across the federal government.
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UCLA oncologist Dennis Slamon receives prestigious Szent-Györgyi Prize
Dr. Dennis Slamon, a world-renowned oncologist and scientist whose groundbreaking research has transformed the treatment of breast cancer, has been awarded the 2024 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research from the National Foundation for Cancer Research.
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UCLA study reveals higher death tolls linked to wildfire smoke
New research by UCLA finds thousands more people than previously counted die each year in California due to the health impacts of wildfire smoke. The research, published today in the journal Science Advances, indicates that inhaling fine particulate matter known as PM2.5 from wildland fires led to 52,500 to 55,700 deaths over 11 years from 2008-2018, with an associated economic impact of $432 billion to $456 billion.
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UCLA Anderson Forecast sees no recession despite near-term subtrend growth
The latest analysis by the UCLA Anderson Forecast suggests that the recent slowing of the economy does not portend a national recession despite subtrend growth in the first quarter of 2024, which followed six months that exceeded the 2.5% average growth of recent years.
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Scientists discover key protein enabling lab-grown human blood stem cell renewal
UCLA scientists have identified a protein that plays a critical role in regulating human blood stem cell self-renewal by helping them sense and interpret signals from their environment. The study, published in Nature, brings researchers one step closer to developing methods to expand blood stem cells in a lab dish, which could make lifesaving transplants of these cells more available and increase the safety of blood stem cell-based treatments, such as gene therapies.
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Ocean floor topography significantly impacts long-term marine carbon storage
The movement of carbon between the atmosphere, oceans, and continents — known as the carbon cycle — is a fundamental process that regulates Earth’s climate. A new study has found that the shape and depth of the ocean floor explain up to 50% of the changes in depth at which carbon has been sequestered over the past 80 million years. This finding could inform ongoing efforts to combat climate change through marine carbon sequestration.