Researchers at UCLA have developed a new method to significantly reduce carbon emissions from cement production, a major contributor to global CO2 emissions. The method, named "ZeroCAL" for zero carbon lime, was developed by engineers at UCLA's Institute for Carbon Management. It replaces traditional limestone with calcium hydroxide in the production of lime used in cement.
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has awarded a $2.2 million grant to the UCLA School of Law's Tribal Legal Development Clinic. This funding will support the clinic's operations for five years, covering expenses such as salaries and program costs. The clinic provides free legal services to Native American tribes and plays a significant role in training future lawyers specializing in Indian law.
A new Autoimmunity Center of Excellence is set to be established at UCLA, supported by a $3.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. The center aims to explore the mechanisms behind autoimmunity and seek potential cures for these disorders.
The UCLA Film & Television Archive has announced its fall 2024 lineup, offering a wide range of screenings for film and TV enthusiasts. The season features various genres including science fiction, family films, cult classics, independent cinema, and more.
Through a significant $5 million pledge by Haleh Emrani, UCLA is set to establish the Gramian-Emrani Center for Iranian Music within the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. This new center aims to expand upon the existing Iranian Music Program, which was initially established in 2018 following a gift from the Farhang Foundation.
A UCLA-led study has produced the first map of DNA modification in the human brain, focusing on two regions vital for learning, memory, and emotional regulation. This research offers a benchmark for ensuring stem cell-based models accurately replicate human brain development.
A recent study on the 2024 presidential election reveals that immigration ranks as the second most important issue for Trump supporters, with the economy taking the top spot. For Harris supporters, immigration is only the tenth most important concern.
Researchers from UCLA and several partner institutions have discovered that the handedness, or chirality, of molecules influences the strength of coupling between nuclear spins. This finding challenges previous assumptions that chirality did not affect such couplings. The study involved researchers from Arizona State University, Penn State, MIT, and Technische Universität Dresden.
Japanese entrepreneur and philanthropist Tadashi Yanai has made a significant donation of $31 million to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to support Japanese humanities research. This contribution marks the largest donation ever received by UCLA's Humanities Division.
El empresario y filántropo japonés Tadashi Yanai ha comprometido 31 millones de dólares a la División de Humanidades de UCLA, marcando el mayor regalo en la historia de esta división. Este aporte se destinará principalmente a la iniciativa Japan Past & Present, que busca transformar el campo de las humanidades japonesas mediante el acceso equitativo a recursos de investigación y enseñanza, así como fomentar la colaboración global entre académicos.
The latest California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), conducted by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, has highlighted significant disparities in health-related issues across different demographics in California. The survey, which added over 50 new questions on various topics including housing discrimination and gambling, aims to inform policy and advocacy through its data.
In the recent vice presidential debate, Republican candidate Sen. J.D. Vance attributed various issues, such as gun violence in schools, job scarcity, and the lack of affordable housing, to illegal immigration.
Japanese executive Tadashi Yanai has committed $31 million to the UCLA College Division of Humanities, marking the largest gift in its history. The funds will primarily support the "Japan Past & Present" initiative, designed to enhance Japanese humanities by fostering global scholarly collaboration.