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National Academy of Engineering elects 10 University of California researchers

Ten UC researchers and 15 alumni have been selected for one of the highest honors in the field of engineering.

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What cuts to NIH funding mean for cancer patients and their families

The American people have consistently supported life-saving cancer research. Now the nation’s bedrock source of public funding for biomedical research is under attack.

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UCLA Today |

Music legends share life lessons in class

Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie among luminaries sharing tales in a new class aimed at future industry insiders.
UCLA |

Book traces Panthers' evolution into global role

Joshua Bloom's "Black Against Empire" recasts the Black Panther Party as pioneer in worldwide revolutionary politics.
UC San Diego |

Working alone won't get you good grades

Students who work together and interact online are more likely to be successful in their college classes.
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UC Santa Barbara |

Study of friction reveals clues about arthritis

Results may make improved diagnosis and treatment, and possible prevention, possible.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |

The human side of the energy equation

While scientists and engineers pursue solutions for conserving energy, researchers also are looking at human behavior and decision making as a key factor in reducing energy consumption.
UC San Francisco |

Call to protect patients from high-risk medical devices

Commentary sheds light on FDA approval process for untested implantable body parts.
UC San Diego |

Urban heat has large-scale climate effects

Researchers find that heat given off by metropolitan areas is enough to influence winter warming.
UCLA |

Tests on Ariel Sharon reveal brain activity

UCLA neuroscientist, colleagues found subtle signs of consciousness in former Israeli prime minister, who has been in a vegetative state for years.
UCLA |

Mapping human brain goes worldwide

UCLA's Laboratory of Neuro Imaging will help aggregrate, reconstruct data as part of the Human Brain Project.
UC Berkeley |

Poor sleep in old age prevents us from storing memories

Memories get "stuck" — and eventually are erased — without deep sleep to move them to permanence.
UC San Diego |

People behave when guilt gets personal

Reminding people of the link between behaving unethically and being an unethical person keeps people honest.
UCLA |

'Cool' kids bully more

Both physical agression and spreading rumors seem to be rewarded by middle schoolers, with no difference between boys and girls.