Marsquake! New Seismic Measurements Reveal Clues to Planet’s Formation
UCLA research helps uncover the layered history of the Martian crust — and what it may tell us about how planets like Earth evolve.
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UCLA scientists unlock the role of ocean life in carbon sequestration
New research shows how fishing and warming oceans weaken one of Earth’s natural defenses against climate change.
Former UCLA faculty member Omar Yaghi wins 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry
The UC Berkeley professor, known as the inventor of reticular chemistry, was at UCLA from 2006 to 2011
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How to Thrive in the Sciences at UCLA and Beyond
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Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Spring Open House
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Elements of Education
How the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department has grown into a teaching powerhouse at UCLA
Unmasking the Great Imitator
A Small Government Grant Could Lead to Big Progress in Lyme Disease Research
Growing My Own Roots
How this 3rd-generation Bruin Found a New Home at UCLA
Harvesting a dream at UCLA
Arismel Tena Meza is graduating with a Ph.D. in organic chemistry and an education that goes beyond the lab
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