Wednesday, April 29

Green tea inhibits cancer growth

A UCLA study has further confirmed the potential and potency of an anti-cancer agent brewed in a pot. Green tea extract has been shown to selectively inhibit the growth and spread of cancer cells, leaving normal cells untouched. Read more...



Kyoto pact begins to take effect

Greenhouse gases, on the rise since industrialization first began, have impacted the earth’s climate to the point of increasing the atmospheric temperature by one degree. It appears that the temperature increase is only one in a plethora of environmental damages caused by greenhouses gasses. Read more...



L.A. race against traffic

It’s annoying, it’s hazardous and, for decades, it has been a daily headache for thousands of Angelinos: rush-hour traffic. The five major candidates vying to become the next mayor of Los Angeles are promising to make this city hallmark a thing of the past, putting forth innovative strategies to get people where they want to go quickly, safely and affordably. Read more...


U.S. seeks to bring stability to Armenia

Over 100 students and faculty members gathered in Ackerman Thursday to welcome U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John M. Evans to UCLA. People sat in chairs, stood and even sat on the ground during the hour and a half discussion to hear Evans’ report from Armenia and take part in the afternoon’s open forum. Read more...


Global exploitation must be curbed

In academic circles, the current vogue word used to describe the world is the infuriatingly fuzzy “globalization.” And if you’re not sure you know what this word means, you should get to know it. Read more...