Solar cells (like people!) work better with caffeine

In UCLA-led study, perovskite-based devices benefit from the strong bond between lead and the same chemical found in coffee and tea.

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Best in snow: New scientific device creates electricity from snowfall

UCLA researchers and colleagues have designed a new device that creates electricity from falling snow.

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UCLA-led study could point to ways to better control inflammation in autoimmune diseases

Researchers discover an unexpected organization of antimicrobial molecules that amplifies immune response.

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Featured News | News Archive >>

May 16, 2019 | ‘Smart’ insulin could prevent hypoglycemia during diabetes treatment

May 16, 2019 | ‘Smart’ insulin could prevent hypoglycemia during diabetes treatment

May 14, 2019 | International collaboration reveals process behind inflammation in atherosclerosis, potential treatme

May 14, 2019 | International collaboration reveals process behind inflammation in atherosclerosis, potential treatme

May 6, 2019 | Graduate students volunteer to teach local girl scouts about topics in STEM

May 6, 2019 | Graduate students volunteer to teach local girl scouts about topics in STEM

April 23, 2019 | the American Chemical Society (ACS) 2019 Bioconjugate Chemistry Lectureship Award

April 23, 2019 | the American Chemical Society (ACS) 2019 Bioconjugate Chemistry Lectureship Award

April 25, 2019 | Solar cells (like people!) work better with caffeine

April 25, 2019 | Solar cells (like people!) work better with caffeine

April 15, 2019 | Best in snow: New scientific device creates electricity from snowfall

April 15, 2019 | Best in snow: New scientific device creates electricity from snowfall

March 25, 2019 | Study reveals key details about bacterium that increases risk for stomach cancer

March 25, 2019 | Study reveals key details about bacterium that increases risk for stomach cancer

March 21, 2019 | New class of membranes shown to regenerate tissue and bone, viable solution for periodontitis

March 21, 2019 | New class of membranes shown to regenerate tissue and bone, viable solution for periodontitis

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July 8-12, 2019 | Micro- and Nanotechnologies for Medicine Workshop: Emerging Frontiers and Applications

July 8-12, 2019 | Micro- and Nanotechnologies for Medicine Workshop: Emerging Frontiers and Applications

May 7th, 2019 | Decoding 3D Biology in Real Time with Computational Clearing

May 7th, 2019 | Decoding 3D Biology in Real Time with Computational Clearing

May 2-3, 2019 | Sound + Science 2.0 Symposium

May 2-3, 2019 | Sound + Science 2.0 Symposium

April 25, 2019 | LA Makers: Journey from Discovery to Market

April 25, 2019 | LA Makers: Journey from Discovery to Market

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