In a move to increase national security without impeding scientific growth, a panel of scientists put together a report urging another tier of prior review for proposed experiments that could be used by terrorists or hostile nations to make biological weapons. Read more...
Science & Health
|
October 13, 9:00 pm
Panel seeks to prevent “˜misuse of biotechnology’
Science & Health
|
October 13, 9:00 pm
UCLA leads clinical trial of promising new stroke drug
The National Institutes of Health awarded the UCLA Stroke Center a $16 million grant earlier this month to be used in the clinical trial of a new treatment for acute strokes. Read more...
Science & Health
|
October 13, 9:00 pm
Compressed air drives prospective hybrid
There are two certainties of living in Los Angeles: traffic and air pollution. Though it seems there will be no immediate end to the traffic, hybrid vehicles powered by gas and compressed air may reduce smog levels. Read more...
Science & Health
|
October 13, 9:00 pm
Briefs
Fundraisers to be honored at UCLA AIDS Institute A group of cyclists who raised nearly $100,000 for the UCLA AIDS Institute will be honored Friday for their efforts to help along the development of an HIV vaccine. Read more...
News
|
October 13, 9:00 pm
New textbook sales down
According to recent sales figures, rising textbook prices are forcing more students to turn to used materials. The UCLA bookstore’s typically long line has also largely disappeared this quarter, as many students opt to order their books online. Read more...
News
|
October 13, 9:00 pm
Westwood gas leak forces street closure
A gas leak shut down the intersection of Gayley Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard for about two hours Monday morning. Los Angeles Fire Department Captain Randy Judd said the leak, which was reported at about 10:15 a.m., forced the evacuation of nearby buildings including Hollywood Video, L.A. Read more...
News
|
October 13, 9:00 pm
Funding amendment returns to USAC table
The undergraduate student government will discuss amending its bylaws to allow funding for all student groups at its general meeting tonight ““ a discussion most council- members believe will not last long. Read more...