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Why are wildfires getting worse? UCLA researchers point to climate and fuel buildup

Fri, 10 Jul 2026
A UCLA-led study finds California's forests are burning more severely than at any point in the last 40 years —… Read more Read more about Why are wildfires getting worse? UCLA researchers point to climate and fuel buildup

Young women diagnosed with breast cancer within 3 years of childbirth may face more aggressive disease, UCLA study finds

Wed, 08 Jul 2026
A gene expression test identifies the first three years after childbirth as a potential window of higher biological risk…. Read more Read more about Young women diagnosed with breast cancer within 3 years of childbirth may face more aggressive disease, UCLA study finds

UCLA Faculty Bulletin Board: Awards and honors

Wed, 08 Jul 2026
Faculty Bulletin Board is a biweekly snapshot of the many ways Bruin scholars and researchers are advancing knowledge, shaping their… Read more Read more about UCLA Faculty Bulletin Board: Awards and honors

UCLA scientists bring real-world experiences — and pop culture — into LA classrooms

Tue, 07 Jul 2026
Broad Stem Cell Research Center researchers use Pokémon, LeBron James to help science click for high school students…. Read more Read more about UCLA scientists bring real-world experiences — and pop culture — into LA classrooms

How UCLA Health's Space Medicine Program is working to keep astronauts healthy in space

Tue, 07 Jul 2026
Director of the UCLA Space Medicine Program, Dr. Haig Aintablian, spends his days immersed in groundbreaking research and space-adjacent experiences…. Read more Read more about How UCLA Health's Space Medicine Program is working to keep astronauts healthy in space

Should lowest-risk prostate ‘cancer’ still be called cancer? Study suggests changing the name could save lives

Wed, 01 Jul 2026
A UCLA-led study finds changing the terminology for Grade Group 1 prostate cancer may reduce overtreatment while encouraging more appropriate… Read more Read more about Should lowest-risk prostate ‘cancer’ still be called cancer? Study suggests changing the name could save lives

UCLA team uses 3D printing to develop zinc-ion hybrid battery with 7 times more energy

Mon, 29 Jun 2026
Supercapacitors face storage limitations because energy can only be held on the surface of their electrodes…. Read more Read more about UCLA team uses 3D printing to develop zinc-ion hybrid battery with 7 times more energy

Exposure to violence contributes to high rates of suicide thoughts and attempts among transgender people

Fri, 26 Jun 2026
UCLA’s Williams Institute analysis of data found experiences with conversion therapy and hostile policy environments also add to risk factors…. Read more Read more about Exposure to violence contributes to high rates of suicide thoughts and attempts among transgender people

California launches tool to monitor and track AI's impact on the labor market

Fri, 26 Jun 2026
A report from the California Policy Lab at UCLA analyzed findings from the newly launched California AI-Unemployment Tracker…. Read more Read more about California launches tool to monitor and track AI's impact on the labor market

A bridge to scientific discovery: UCLA receives $1.4 million from W.M. Keck Foundation

Thu, 25 Jun 2026
The seven projects supported by the grant pair early-career faculty and doctoral students in critical and emerging areas of research…. Read more Read more about A bridge to scientific discovery: UCLA receives $1.4 million from W.M. Keck Foundation