A photo of Aurora borealis in Alaska

‘Surfing’ particles: Physicists solve a mystery surrounding aurora borealis

The spectacularly colorful aurora borealis — or northern…
A photo of Himalaya Mountains in Nepal after landslides caused by the 2015 Gorkha earthquake.

Imaging technique could help identify where landslides are likely

Each year, landslides kill thousands of people around the…
A photo of UCLA physical sciences Centennial Award winners.

UCLA Division of Physical Sciences’ Centennial Awards honor faculty, alumni

The UCLA Division of Physical Sciences will honor scientific…

New digital exhibit explores Jewish history in Boyle Heights

In the 1930s, the Los Angeles neighborhood of Boyle Heights…

Migratory songbirds’ travels disrupted by earlier springs

Spring has arrived in North America. Leaves have sprouted,…
A photo of the planet Venus.

How long is a day on Venus? Scientists crack mysteries of our closest neighbor

Venus is an enigma. It’s the planet next door and yet reveals…
A photo of the UCLA 2021 AAAS members.

Five UCLA College professors elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Eight faculty members, five of whom are from the UCLA College…
A photo of a scene from Netflix action-thriller “The Old Guard.”

2021 Hollywood Diversity Report: Audiences showed up for diverse films in theaters, online

- Of the top 185 films of 2020, more than half were released…
A photo of a Black man in suit and tie.

Psychology professor working to eliminate health disparities

“We are all connected. The extent to which we allow members…
A photo of a Black man in suit and tie.

UCLA-led study reveals ‘hidden costs’ of being Black in the U.S.

A woman grips her purse tightly as you approach. A store…