A photo of flood waters caused by Tropical Storm Erin in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, in August 2007.

Extreme rainfall projected to get more severe, frequent with warming

Across the continental United States, massive, often-devastating…
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UCLA political scientists: Political polarization is not as simple as it appears

As President-elect Joseph Biden prepares to take office amid…
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Chemical biologist receives award for development of imaging technology

Ellen Sletten, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry…
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Three professors named 2020 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

The American Association for the Advancement of Science,…
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Andrea Ghez delivers Nobel Lecture, receives Nobel medal

Editor’s note: This news release was updated Dec. 10 with…
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Election of Kamala Harris invites Americans to consider identity

Kamala Harris, only the second multiracial person and first…

Wildfires should be considered a top threat to survival of species

A new study by 27 prominent scientists from around the world…
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UCLA model ID’s areas that should have priority for vaccine, other COVID-19 help

To help slow the spread of COVID-19 and save lives, UCLA…
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12 UCLA College scientists among world’s most influential researchers

Thirty-six UCLA scholars have been named as the world’s…
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UCLA Bedari Kindness Institute sees ‘contagious kindness’ in action

Today is World Kindness Day, and despite the current state…