In the past year, UCLA researchers have uncovered findings in nearly every field of science. The following is a summary of some of the key research undertaken in the fields of physics, medical treatment and behavioral sciences. Read more...
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June 24, 2:05 am
First comprehensive study on otters reveals low genetic diversity
A simple blood sample has led to the discovery that sea otters have low genetic diversity, which may threaten the species’ health in the future. The sample was taken from Gidget, who was a sea otter at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and aided in a UCLA-led study that resulted in the first comprehensive genomic analysis of otters. Read more...
Photo: (Nicole Anisgard Parra/Daily Bruin)
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June 24, 2:04 am
UCLA student club qualifies as 1 of 9 teams in international drone competition
A student group will be competing in a drone race this fall for a chance to win over $1 million. Formula Drone at UCLA is a club that partakes in “anything and everything” to do with drones, said Gerald Ko, the president of Formula Drone and a rising third-year computer engineering student. Read more...
Photo: Formula Drone at UCLA will race its drone against eight other teams in the fall for the chance to win over $1 million. The competition, sponsored by government contractor Lockheed Martin, aims to push forward technology combing unmanned aircraft and artificial intelligence. (Courtesy of Formula Drone at UCLA)
News, Science & Health, Westwood
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June 22, 5:47 pm
LA officials investigate possible measles exposure at Geffen Playhouse
A Westwood playhouse was identified as a possible site for measles exposure in June following two confirmed cases of measles in Los Angeles, according to a press release from the LA County Department of Public Health on Saturday. Read more...
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June 10, 3:36 pm
Former UCLA Health physician charged with sexual battery relating to patient care
This post was updated June 11 at 3:06 p.m. A former UCLA Health doctor pled not guilty Monday to charges of sexual battery in connection with his medical practice. Read more...
Photo: James Heaps, a former UCLA Health doctor, was charged with sexual battery Monday. He held staff privileges at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center for about 31 years. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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June 9, 10:25 pm
Soft material research provides flexibility for new engineering, biotechnology
UCLA researchers have been developing flexible materials and structures that can perform a variety of tasks, from delivering drugs to specific parts of human body to making aircraft more efficient. Read more...
Photo: (Left-Right) Professors Khalid Jawed and John Hopkins are amongst UCLA researchers that are currently developing flexible materials and structures. These materials have myriad applications, from delivering drugs in the human body to making aircraft more efficient. (Joe Akira/Daily Bruin staff)
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June 9, 1:36 am
Student organizations reconstruct systems of support for women in engineering
Some professors and student groups at UCLA said they think the university has made progress in increasing the number of women in engineering, but more work still needs to be done. Read more...