In two weeks, a vaccine clinically proven to prevent four volatile subtypes of the human papilloma virus will be available to the public, a landmark in the health sciences as this vaccine could help prevent future cases of genital warts and cervical cancers caused by HPV. Read more...

As the conflict between Israel and governmental and militant Lebanese Islamic group Hezbollah heats up, UCLA students traveling and studying in the region have experienced the violence and uncertainty of the past week firsthand. Read more...

In a decade, some scientists expect there to be no buzzing from loud fans in laptops and say MP3 players will ideally run at least 100 times faster because electronic chips will be dominated by silicon optical amplifiers, an advancement based on the discoveries in engineering announced two weeks ago. Read more...

The state budget for the 2006-2007 fiscal year, signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on June 30, portends a promising fiscal year for the University of California, though its long-term stability has been questioned. Read more...

Just three weeks after the death of UC Santa Cruz Chancellor Denise Denton, UC President Robert Dynes appointed an acting chancellor he hopes will help galvanize the university and provide students, faculty and staff with a vision for the future. Read more...

310 area code will need to be dialed to make local calls Starting July 26, all residents with a 310 area code will need to dial four extra numbers to make local calls due to the increasing population of Los Angeles and the need for more telephone numbers. Read more...