Through complex equations and several data sets, UCLA researchers have programmed a supercomputer to predict the future of Los Angeles "“ the future temperature, that is. Read more...
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July 8, 11:08 am
UCLA archaeologist works to preserve Easter Island statues
An archaeologist driving around the remote island with her young daughter in tow quickly became a familiar sight to locals of Easter Island. Read more...
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An environmental monitoring system is set up in front of a statue as part of the Easter Island Statue Project. (courtesy of Deidre Whitmore)
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July 8, 11:05 am
Gerontology minor re-established after three-year suspension
An elderly Japanese woman would sit alone at a round table tucked away in a corner of the large room, trying to put together a puzzle. Read more...
A Closer Look, News
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July 8, 11:02 am
UC professors in legal battle with Native American tribe over rights to ancient skeletons
High on a mesa overlooking a nude beach was an archaeological hot spot. Read more...
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UCLA anthropology professor Gail Kennedy led a research team in 1976 that dug up ancient human remains at UCSD. These skeletons are at the center of current lawsuits between UCSD, three UC professors and the Kumeyaay, a Native American tribe.
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July 8, 11:01 am
UCLA joins u.select network to aid with transferring courses
Nausheen Hoosein wanted to spend the summer before her senior year of college wisely by taking community college classes near her home in Dallas, Texas. Read more...
News, Science & Health, Westwood
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July 8, 10:59 am
Damaged and at-risk books find care at UCLA Library Conservation Center
The patients travel in green boxes from the shelves of the Charles E. Young Research Library to the Kinross Building in Westwood. Read more...
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Kristen St. John, a collections conservator for UCLA Library Conservation Center, holds one of the many books from the UCLA Library system that she and her teamwork to repair and restore.
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July 8, 10:57 am
New audit system replaces Degree Progress Report for incoming students
Unlike preceding classes, incoming students will not be greeted by a wall of text when they try to access their Degree Progress Reports. Read more...