Photo of orbits of the G objects at the center of our galaxy

Astronomers discover class of strange objects near our galaxy’s enormous black hole

Astronomers from UCLA’s Galactic Center Orbits Initiative…

Unearthing Easter Island’s Moai

Rapa Nui (or Easter Island, as it is commonly known) is home…
Photograph of Sarah Abrevaya Stein

Professor’s book about Sephardic Jews chosen as a best of 2019

Adding to the chorus of critics’ raves, The Economist…
Picture of melting ice in body of water.

Arctic Ocean could be ice-free for part of the year as soon as 2044

It’s hard to imagine the Arctic without sea ice. But…
A photo of Lynn Vavreck.

UCLA political scientists launch one of largest-ever public opinion surveys for run-up to 2020

As the nation heads into another contentious presidential campaign,…

What wolves’ teeth reveal about their lives

UCLA evolutionary biologist Blaire Van Valkenburgh has spent…

Disabled dancers learn to redefine the aesthetics of movement at UCLA

As the 10 dancers moved across the studio floor in Kaufman…