New technology from UCLA researchers may reduce carbon dioxide emissions in concrete manufacturing. A team of researchers at UCLA, led by civil and environmental engineering professor Gaurav Sant, has invented a new type of concrete that is made with CO2, one of the most prevalent greenhouse gases. Read more...
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February 5, 12:31 am
UCLA scientists develop record-setting hydrogel coating
UCLA material scientists developed a record-setting coating that prevents the formation of ice at subzero temperatures, according to a new study published Jan. 29. The new hydrogel coating prevents ice from forming at temperatures as low as -31 degrees Celsius, or -23.8 degrees Fahrenheit, on plastic, glass, ceramics and metals. Read more...
Photo: Scientists at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science developed a record-setting hydrogel that prevents materials from freezing under subzero temperatures. It can be applied to surfaces such as external components of airplanes, the study said. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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February 5, 12:26 am
Campus Queries: What does artificial intelligence do and how does it work?
Campus Queries is a series in which Daily Bruin readers and staff present science-related questions for UCLA professors and experts to answer. Q: What is artificial intelligence? Read more...
Photo: (Andrea Grigsby/Daily Bruin Illustrations Director)
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February 4, 12:08 am
UCLA students advocate for global community in health care conference
Leaders in the health industry parsed out policies side by side with members of the UCLA community during a health conference Saturday. The conference consisted of four major topics and 21 speakers. Read more...
Photo: The Los Angeles Global Health Conference hosted Saturday in Covel Commons highlighted urgent international crises. The event also featured research from UCLA students. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)
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February 2, 11:24 pm
New type of immunotherapy may better treat melanoma, according to UCLA-led study
This post was updated Feb. 3 at 10:29 a.m. A new form of immunotherapy may be effective in combating skin cancer, according to a UCLA-led study. Read more...
Photo: Researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center may have discovered a safer immunotherapy treatment for melanoma, a skin cancer. The treatment uses NKTR-214 instead of the potentially harmful interleukin-2, which scientists hope will be more effective in treating cancer. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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January 31, 12:56 am
UCLA prepares to change cooling system to comply with new federal regulations
This post was updated Feb. 3 at 9:44 a.m. UCLA is phasing out the use of ozone-depleting substances, in accordance with an update in federal regulations. Read more...
Photo: On Jan. 1, the Environmental Protect Agency halted the production and import of new reserves of R-22, an ozone-depleting refrigerant commonly referred to as freon. UCLA is phasing out the use of this substance in accordance to these guidelines. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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January 30, 1:10 am
UCLA researchers lead study following effects of psychotherapy on trauma survivors
School-based psychotherapy can reduce the occurrence of mental health conditions after traumatic natural disasters, according to a UCLA-led study. In a study published in “Psychological Medicine” on Jan. Read more...
Photo: (Aileen Nguyen/Daily Bruin)