UCLA study shows warming in central China greater than most climate models...
Temperatures in central China are 10 to 14 degrees Fahrenheit hotter today than they were 20,000 years ago, during the last ice age, UCLA researchers report — an increase two to four times greater than...
View ArticleUCLA's first annual Diversity Symposium promotes dialogue
On Monday, May 13, UCLA officially kicked off its first annual Diversity Symposium, a weeklong series of programs ending May 18— including keynote speakers, lectures, film screenings, workshops and...
View ArticleDel Castillo to Perform at Galveston’s Pier 21
Acclaimed Latin Rock band Del Castillo will perform at Party on the Pier on Sat., July 20. Mitchell Historic Properties and the restaurants and attractions at Pier 21® present this new free,...
View ArticleCity invests in libraries, traffic improvements, other construction projects
The City of Carlsbad's proposed Capital Improvement Program for the fiscal year that begins on July 1 includes $43.9 million in new spending to improve neighborhoods and libraries, enhance traffic...
View ArticleiPR Software Drives 43 million Facebook Followers to Client Sites
Los Angeles, CA – May 15, 2013 – iPR Software, http://iprsoftware.com, the industry leader in public relations and marketing software solutions, has delivered 43 million Facebook followers for their...
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UCLA's new Meteorite Museum rocks
Canyon Diablo, a 357-pound chunk of a meteor that slammed into Earth 50,000 years ago, sits centerstage at UCLA's new Meteorite Museum.Nearly 50,000 years ago, an asteroid fragment slammed into Earth...
View ArticleJekyll into Hyde: Breathing auto emissions turns HDL cholesterol from 'good'...
Academic researchers have found that breathing motor vehicle emissions triggers a change in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, altering its cardiovascular protective qualities so that it...
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Heart failure patients living longer, but long-term survival still low
Study Highlights:More people hospitalized for heart failure are surviving longer.Yet their prognosis remains poor, as only one in three patients hospitalized with acute decompensated heart failure...
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Young women often less healthy than young men before heart attacks
Study Highlights: Young female heart attack patients (18-55 years old) have more medical problems, more chest pain and a poorer quality of life before their heart attacks, compared to men.These...
View ArticleBrain rewires itself after damage or injury, life scientists discover
When the brain's primary "learning center" is damaged, complex new neural circuits arise to compensate for the lost function, say life scientists from UCLA and Australia who have pinpointed the regions...
View ArticleGetting fit in middle age can reduce heart failure risk
Study Highlights: Already being fit or getting into shape during middle age can reduce future heart failure risk. Low fitness is an independent, modifiable risk factor for heart failure. BALTIMORE, May...
View ArticleStudents give high marks to UC education, access to courses
University of California students remain highly satisfied with their education overall, and with their access to courses needed to graduate, according to a survey of UC undergraduates released this...
View ArticleMajor streets being repaved near the beach
The city has begun to resurface two major roadways in downtown Carlsbad as part of its regular program to extend the life of roadways, keep them smooth and improve safety. The work will cause some...
View ArticleChildren explore nature through science trek classes
“Environmental Institute of Houston is fun because I learn new facts, meet new people, and do something I love,” writes nine-year-old Landolt Elementary student Walter Zelaya to University of...
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Is there a nurse practitioner in the house?
Afflicted with pulmonary arterial hypertension and breathing difficulties, Carol Volckmann was unable to get much help from physicians near her home in the Cascade Mountains in Washington state....
View ArticleCity raises awareness of water safety
Did you know drowning accidents are the leading cause of injury and deaths for children under 5? Often without splashing or any other signs of trouble, a child can drown in mere moments – the time it...
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State of the University outlined in Yudof ‘white paper’
University of California President Mark G. Yudof presented the Board of Regents Wednesday with a report that charted the significant changes of the past six years and offered a candid assessment of how...
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Student researchers on front lines of marijuana issue
In the midst of a raging national debate on how Americans use marijuana, a team of student researchers from the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs is collecting data that could help separate...
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Verbatim — tracking our thoughts, families online and hidden viruses
UCLA faculty members are quoted every day in the national media on a wide range of topical subjects. Here is a recent selection."We're always counting on science to tell us where we came from."David...
View ArticleThe Dynamic, Stunning 2014 Lexus IS Offers Incredible Choice When it comes to...
(TORONTO, ON – May 16, 2013) The sophisticated new Lexus IS comes to Canada this summer. Redesigned with passion from grille to tail-lights, the 2014 Lexus IS luxury sport sedan features an all-new,...
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