Research News

Research News

They returned to college in their 30s as moms and made the most of their Bruin adventure

Wed, 10 Jun 2026
These undergraduate researchers earned degrees for their kids — and themselves…. Read more

New report finds sharply rising rates of unemployment for Black Californians

Thu, 04 Jun 2026
The latest State of Black California report shows the shift was especially pronounced for college-educated Black women… Read more

Researchers find carcinogenic chromium-6 in Palisades, Altadena fire cleanup zones

Wed, 03 Jun 2026
A new study, co-authored by faculty from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, suggests particles from 2025 fires settled… Read more

At LABEST 2026, UCLA points the way to scientific innovation for the future

Tue, 02 Jun 2026
Scientists, investors, entrepreneurs and industry leaders convened on campus to explore how collaboration can turn life-changing discoveries into solutions…. Read more

Investigational daily pill doubles survival in metastatic pancreatic cancer, study shows

Mon, 01 Jun 2026
Targeted therapy with the drug daraxonrasib significantly improves survival and tumor response compared with chemotherapy…. Read more

UCLA opens Center for Advanced Biotherapies, expanding capacity to develop and deliver cell and gene therapies

Wed, 27 May 2026
The new facility nearly doubles the university’s capacity to manufacture personalized treatments for patients with cancer, genetic disorders and other… Read more

Meet the Bruins Julio Frenk spotlighted in his first State of the Campus address

Wed, 27 May 2026
In a speech focused on UCLA’s future, Julio Frenk repeatedly paused to spotlight the people who embody the university at… Read more

UCLA Samueli School of Engineering launches $125 million semiconductor hub with top industry leaders

Thu, 21 May 2026
The initiative, backed by major philanthropic investment, aims to advance AI-powered technologies with broad societal impact…. Read more

Students revive TEDxUCLA as a campuswide ‘festival of ideas’

Wed, 20 May 2026
The May 26 event will feature talks on topics including AI, friendship, urban cooling, community and the future of social… Read more

Are birds scared of women? The study that’s taken flight on social media

Wed, 20 May 2026
The study is the latest to find that animals recognize differences between men and women…. Read more