Rising ocean temperatures and ocean acidification could have negative cumulative effects that slow the growth of tropical coral reefs, according to a UCLA-led study published in early January. Read more...
Photo: (Isabella Lee/Daily Bruin)
Science & Health
Los Angeles, News, Science & Health
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February 16, 5:12 pm
UCLA-led study improves responsiveness in patients with disorders of consciousness
This post was updated Feb. 16 at 6:06 p.m. A group of UCLA researchers became the first team to use ultrasonic technologies to improve the consciousness of patients in disordered conscious states. Read more...
Photo: (Kylie Yamada/Daily Bruin)
Campus, News, Science & Health
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February 14, 9:48 am
University officials, health experts discuss COVID-19 vaccination plans at panel
The slow vaccine rollout in the state and country has made it difficult to carry out vaccination phases, a student health official said at a COVID-19 vaccine panel Thursday. Read more...
Photo: The Undergraduate Students Association Council held a COVID-19 vaccine panel Thursday to answer students’ questions about vaccinations. (Courtesy of Sandra Ocampo)
California, News, Science & Health
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February 12, 6:29 pm
California officials announce plan to expand vaccine distribution, eligibility
This post was updated Feb. 15 at 09:14 p.m. People between 16 and 64 years of age at high risk of severe complications due to COVID-19 may be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 15, the California Department of Public Health announced in a statement Friday. Read more...
Photo: California announced its plan to expand vaccine prioritization Friday. Starting March 15, people between 16 and 64 years old at high risk of COVID-19 complications may be eligible to receive vaccinations, according to the state’s public health department. (Antonio Martinez/Daily Bruin)
Los Angeles, National, News, Science & Health
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February 11, 6:15 pm
UCLA-led study offers dual strategy to reduce COVID-19 spread, sustain economy
A combination of dividing and balancing the number of people in public may help reduce COVID-19 transmission while allowing businesses to safely reopen, a UCLA-led research team found. Read more...
Photo: A UCLA-led research team found there are two exposure-reducing strategies governments can implement to manage the COVID-19 pandemic while supporting the economy. (Shruti Iyer/Daily Bruin senior staff and Noah Danesh/Daily Bruin)
A Closer Look, News, Science & Health
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February 11, 1:08 pm
Environmental science students, faculty continue work despite mental toll
Daniel Blumstein feels like he has been shouting into a void his entire career as an environmental scientist. The professor of ecology and evolutionary biology coauthored a paper in January that examined the status of pressing environmental issues. Read more...
Photo: Some environmental science students and faculty feel burdened by grim projections of the future of the planet. Still, they continue their work because of its importance. (Clockwise from top left: Courtesy of Jane Houle/UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, Jefferson Alade/Daily Bruin, courtesy of Ashley Kruythoff, courtesy of Daniel Blumstein)
Los Angeles, News, Science & Health
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February 10, 12:58 pm
UCLA Mobile Stroke Unit saves time, provides lifesaving care on the scene
This post was updated Feb. 15 at 09:27 p.m. A UCLA program is aiming to improve stroke care by providing treatment for stroke victims out of a mobile unit that can diagnose and treat them in the field. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA Mobile Stroke Unit is working to improve care for stroke victims by reducing the time between diagnosis and treatment. (Noah Danesh/Daily Bruin)