Tag Archive for: research

Understanding what makes rainforests distinct from one another could advance conservation efforts
Even when they’re located near each other, not all rainforests…

When using virtual reality as a teaching tool, context and ‘feeling real’ matter
People remember foreign vocabulary better when lessons are associated…

First underground radar images from Mars Perseverance Rover reveal some surprises
Unexpectedly tilted rock layers in the Jezero crater hint at…

Talking environmental solutions with Marilyn Raphael
By David Colgan | April 21, 2022
Environmental news…

The secret to longevity? Ask a yellow-bellied marmot
UCLA-led study shows that aging slows to a crawl when the…

People of color helped keep movie business afloat during pandemic
UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report emphasizes importance…

Intricacies of L.A.’s urban ecosystem are focus of new UCLA podcast
By Jonathan Van Dyke
Not all of the celebrities in Los…

Forest fires increasingly affecting rivers and streams – for better and worse
UCLA-led study finds greater ‘streamflow’ may mean more…

Six UCLA College faculty among 2022 Sloan Research Fellows
Editor’s note: Congratulations to all of the UCLA scholars…

Megadrought in southwestern North America is region’s driest in at least 1,200 years
Climate change is a significant factor, UCLA-led research…