Six University of California campuses are among the top 10 public universities in America, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Colleges rankings, released today (Sept. 12). For the third straight year in a row, the magazine also placed all nine of UC’s undergraduate campuses on its coveted list of the top 100 public and private universities across the country.
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UC claims top spots in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Colleges rankings
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A simple method for destroying ‘forever chemicals’ and making water safe
Using common reagents in heated water, chemists can ‘behead’ and break down PFAS, leaving only harmless compounds.
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UC Irvine study examines distorted time perception during pandemic
The distortion of time may be an important risk factor to target with early interventions for better mental health.
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The science of cool: How UC research is helping cities cope with heat waves
Cities can be considerably hotter than surrounding rural regions. New materials and technologies can cool things down.
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Climate change makes catastrophic flood twice as likely, study shows
Increased runoff could lead to devastating landslides and debris flows — particularly in hilly areas burned by wildfires.
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How to stay safe in a heat wave
As temperatures rise, so does the risk of serious illness. Here’s how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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Heat waves aren’t going away. Here’s how we can prepare
How UC is addressing “the greatest environmental and equity challenge facing California today.”
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With $12 million in federal funding, UCLA to expand reach of its depression treatment
Faculty with the Depression Grand Challenge have created a system for managing mental health that they hope can be scaled and customized.
UCLA |
Your monkeypox questions answered as vaccine access expands
Infectious disease doctors say most people who get infected do not require hospitalization and the chance of contracting it remains “very low.”
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UCLA Law professor launches effort to protect the integrity of elections
Richard Hasen will lead the Safeguarding Democracy Project, which will bring together a diverse group of experts and scholars.
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University leaders present ambitious plan to help thousands more Californians earn a degree
UC leaders today (July 21) presented a plan to increase enrollment by 23,000 students over the next eight years.
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Asian, Hispanic and Black Californians saw bigger drops in life expectancy than whites during COVID
The findings are another troubling sign of the pandemic’s uneven impact across different communities.