The universe might have more Earth-like planets than previously thought, a team of UCLA researchers found. Researchers from the UCLA Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences and UCLA Physics & Astronomy devised a new method – published Oct. Read more...
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Mark Cuban, Jameela Jamil and Ashton Kutcher were among the many noted speakers that celebrated the 50th anniversary of the internet with UCLA on Tuesday. Tuesday marked the 50th anniversary of when graduate student Charley Kine, working under UCLA distinguished computer science professor Leonard Kleinrock sent a data transmission over a computer network, laying the groundwork for what later became known as the internet. Read more...
Photo: Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti presented Leonard Kleinrock, a distinguished computer science professor, with a key to the city. Kleinrock’s research helped develop the internet as we know it today. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Santa Ana winds fueling the Getty fire are expected to worsen Tuesday evening, with gusts potentially reaching as high as 80 mph. The National Weather Service is issuing an extreme red-flag warning and a high wind warning for Los Angeles and Ventura counties Tuesday, beginning 11 p.m. Read more...
Calorie counting and suppressing cravings is not as healthy as some students may think. Instead, they should listen to their bodies and feed them what they want, UCLA experts said. Read more...
Photo: UCLA experts say that calorie counting is not as healthy as some students may think. In fact, goal-driven diets may contribute to stress, particularly for students who experience academic stress already. (Liz Ketcham/Photo editor)
The assembly of the largest space telescope to date was completed early October. The James Webb Space Telescope, a NASA-led international collaborative project, recently finished its assembly process, taking a step towards its planned launch date in March 2021. Read more...
UCLA researchers have discovered a way to block the growth of leukemic cells. Researchers in the UCLA Chute Laboratory found that a specific antibody can block the molecule pleiotrophin from binding to chronic myeloid leukemia, or CML, cells according to a study published Oct. Read more...
Photo: Heather Himburg (right), an assistant professor of medicine at UCLA, and John Chute (left), a professor of medicine at UCLA, were co-authors in a study which discovered a method to block the growth of leukemic cells. (Joe Akira/Daily Bruin)
Two UCLA professors have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, a private, nonprofit institution which advises on issues concerning science, technology and health. Denise Aberle, a radiology and bioengineering professor, and Carol Mangione, a professor of medicine and public health, were recognized by the academy on Oct. Read more...
Photo: Denise Aberle (left) a radiology and bioengineering professor, and Carol Mangione (right) a professor of medicine and public health, were elected to the National Academy of Medicine on Oct. 21. (Courtesy of UCLA Health)
