Friday, April 10

Blockchain technology co-founder discusses its potential applications

The co-founder of a blockchain-based network told students via video chat Wednesday that the network can change the way businesses and governments operate. Joseph Lubin, who helped found the blockchain technology Ethereum, talked about the potential applications of the technology to over 60 students at an event hosted by Blockchain at UCLA, a student group on campus. Read more...

Photo: Joseph Lubin, who helped found the blockchain technology Ethereum, talked about the potential applications of the technology to over 60 students at an event hosted by Blockchain at UCLA, a student group on campus. (Eda Gogkebay/Daily Bruin)


LGBTQ center director moves to UChicago, leaves behind legacy of advocacy

Keanu Balani wasn’t sure what university to attend until they met Raja Bhattar on a tour of the LGBT Campus Resource Center. Bhattar gave them a warm welcome, and their hospitality was the reason Balani decided to attend UCLA. Read more...

Photo: Raja Bhattar, who served as the LGBT Campus Resource Center’s director for seven years, advocated on behalf of transgender students and highlighted intersectionality and inclusivity within marginalized communities. (Courtesy of UCLA LGBT Campus Resource Center)


UC president speaks on state of University and its finances, future

University of California President Janet Napolitano said Wednesday she thinks the UC Academic Senate should guarantee admission to California Community College students who complete a certain list of courses. Read more...

Photo: UC President Janet Napolitano said she wants at least 70 percent of UC students to get their undergraduate degrees in four years or less. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)


Study finds link between proteins, electroconversion therapy response

UCLA researchers have found a way to predict how individuals with depression will respond to electroconvulsive therapy, a common treatment for the disorder. In electroconvulsive therapy, doctors stimulate the patient’s brain with electrical pulses while they are under anesthesia. Read more...

Photo: (Daily Bruin file photo) In a study published Feb. 27, researchers found the same proteins that prevent some patients from responding well to antidepressants might make them respond better to ECT.


UCLA astronomers attempting to validate Einstein’s theory of gravity

UCLA astronomers are preparing to observe a star approaching a black hole to test Albert Einstein’s theory of gravity. In a study published in February, UCLA astronomers in the Galactic Center Group, a research team focused on studying the center of the Milky Way, showed the star S2 is likely a single star, rather than a binary star. Read more...

Photo: UCLA astronomers in the Galactic Center Group, a research team focused on studying the center of the Milky Way, showed the star S2 is likely a single star, rather than a binary star. (Photo courtesy of UCLA Galactic Center Group)


UCLA School of Law announces Ted Lieu as commencement keynote speaker

Congressman Ted Lieu will be the keynote speaker for UCLA School of Law’s 2018 commencement, the school announced Wednesday. The law school invited Lieu to deliver the keynote address because of his activism in Washington and commitment to the state of California, said dean of UCLA School of Law Jennifer Mnookin in a statement. Read more...

Photo: Congressman Ted Lieu will be speaking at the UCLA School of Law’s 2018 commencement. The congressional district he represents includes UCLA and Westwood. (Daily Bruin staff)


USAC allocates surplus funding to student groups following delays

The undergraduate student government allocated its remaining $100,000 in surplus funds to student organizations last week. The Undergraduate Students Association Council approved 61 funding applications at its Feb. Read more...

Photo: The Undergraduate Students Association Council approved to allocate its remaining $100,000 surplus funds to 61 student organizations last week. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin)