This post was updated Sept. 27 at 11:54 p.m. Two quantum computing institutes co-led by UCLA researchers received grants from the National Science Foundation worth a combined $75 million Aug. Read more...
Science & Health
A Closer Look, California, News, Science & Health
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September 22, 12:08 pm
Student-led bill promoting lung cancer screening awareness reaches Newsom’s desk
This post was updated Sept. 23 at 11:06 p.m. A bill conceptualized by four UCLA students aimed at fighting lung cancer is now awaiting final approval from Gov. Read more...
Campus, News, Science & Health
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September 17, 9:49 pm
Can coffee be more than a caffeine fix? UCLA experts, students spill the beans
Coffee is a staple drink for many college students looking to stay awake throughout the day and during late nights of studying. But is the drink actually good for you beyond the caffeine boost? Read more...
A Closer Look, International, News, Science & Health
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September 17, 9:00 pm
UCLA students provide free medical care during Ecuador service trip
Nineteen UCLA students spent the summer providing free medical care and medication supplies to residents in Quito, Ecuador, as part of a global health service trip. Read more...
Los Angeles, News, Science & Health
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September 15, 6:25 pm
UCLA physicians protest end of contract providing free care for low-income patients
This post was updated Sept. 15 at 7:07 p.m. Dozens of physicians protested on campus at noon Tuesday to denounce the termination of a Medi-Cal contract that allowed low-income patients to access UCLA Health services. Read more...
California, News, Science & Health
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September 11, 7:57 pm
UCLA study sheds light on California’s lack of community solar programs
California has more solar capacity than any other state, but residents can’t access solar power for themselves without installing their own panels. But an August study conducted by UCLA researchers found that California has failed to build a functioning community solar program, which would allow people to do just that. Read more...
California, Higher Education, News, Science & Health
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August 31, 7:18 pm
UC-backed $7.5 billion research bond moves closer to 2028 ballot
This post was updated Sept. 6 at 9:11 p.m. The California State Assembly passed a UC-backed multibillion-dollar bond measure Monday that, if approved by voters, would fund scientific research throughout the state. Senate Bill 895 – or the California Science and Health Research Bond Act – would create the California Foundation for Science and Health Research, which would award $7.5 billion in grants and loans to private and public research institutions, including the UC. Read more...