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UCLA joins forces with county supervisor for wildfire recovery commission
Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk have announced a collaboration to support an independent commission focused on developing policy recommendations for rebuilding Los Angeles after the 2025 wildfires.
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Storm threatens southern California with flood risk amid recent burn scars
UCLA and UC ANR climate scientist Daniel Swain will be monitoring a strong storm over California, with the heaviest rain expected during his YouTube Office Hours session on Thursday, February 13.
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UCLA professors join National Academy recognizing contributions to engineering
Two faculty members from the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, Aydogan Ozcan and Lixia Zhang, have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering.
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UCLA leads project on ethical return of cultural artifacts with NEH funding
The Waystation Initiative at UCLA is leading a global project to address the ethical stewardship and return of unethically obtained cultural objects.
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UCLA earns green certification for sustainable landscaping practices
UCLA has become the first university in California to achieve Green Grounds Certification, awarded by Re:wild Your Campus, a nonprofit organization.
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Study calls for better language assistance for Asian Americans during emergencies
The recent wildfires in Los Angeles County have highlighted significant challenges related to language barriers for Asian American residents.
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UCLA study reveals economic impact of L.A.'s Palisades and Eaton wildfires
A recent report by the UCLA Anderson Forecast has analyzed the economic impact of two major wildfires in Los Angeles County, namely the Palisades and Eaton fires.
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Study links early prostate cancer treatment side effects to long-term health issues
A study led by researchers from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has found that men undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer who experience early side effects may face a higher risk of long-term urinary and bowel health...
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UCLA professors receive prestigious Presidential Early Career Awards
Four faculty members from UCLA have been recognized with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).
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Study finds caregiver self-efficacy improves with certain dementia care approaches
New research on dementia care has found no significant differences in patient behavioral symptoms or caregiver strain across three types of care approaches.
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California college students face barriers accessing available food assistance
Even though California college and university students have had access to CalFresh, the state's federally funded food assistance program, since 2022, a significant number of students experiencing food insecurity are not utilizing this resource.
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Eaton Fire disproportionately impacts Altadena's Black community
The Eaton Fire, which broke out on January 7, 2025, has had a significant impact on Altadena's Black community.
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Study finds youth see American dream as desirable yet challenging
The American dream remains a desirable goal for many young people, but financial challenges make it seem unattainable, according to a recent study by the Center for Scholars & Storytellers at UCLA.
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Study reveals challenges for Medicaid-insured heart transplant patients
Medicaid-insured heart transplant patients are at a greater risk of post-transplant complications, as revealed by a recent study conducted by UCLA Health.
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Rain eases fires but increases landslide risks in Southern California
Light rain is forecasted to bring some relief to Southern California's ongoing fire season this weekend, but it also raises concerns about landslides in areas affected by recent wildfires.
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Study reveals increasing frequency of hydroclimatic shifts due to climate change
A recent study led by Daniel Swain from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), has highlighted the increasing frequency of "hydroclimatic whiplash" worldwide due to climate change.
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Chon Noriega named interim dean at UCLA School of Theater Film & Television
Chon Noriega has been appointed interim dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.
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Community support mobilized for wildfire victims in Los Angeles County
Los incendios forestales en el condado de Los Ángeles continúan afectando gravemente a la población y la infraestructura.
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UCLA chemists develop advanced plastic-based supercapacitor technology
A team of chemists at UCLA has developed a new form of the conductive plastic PEDOT, creating a textured, fur-like film that could revolutionize energy storage.
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UCLA researchers discover threadworm response to carbon dioxide
In a recent study published in Current Biology, UCLA biologists have shed light on the behavior of skin-penetrating nematodes, specifically Strongyloides stercoralis, in response to carbon dioxide (CO2).