Jon Keeley, a research ecologist in California with the U.S. Geological Survey and adjunct professor at UCLA, explains what causes extreme winds like this in Southern California, and why they create such a dangerous fire risk.

Researchers will gather better data on maternal health, test new ways of filtering ‘forever’ chemicals from wastewater and work with California schools to protect students from extreme heat.

Featuring New York Times bestsellers, Pulitzer Prize winners and some of the most talked about books of the year, catch up on some of the great reads you may have missed from UC authors.

Being kind to others, self-acceptance and having fun are also goals for 10- to 24-year-olds surveyed across the U.S. in a UCLA study.

UC’s 289 faculty and scientists on Clarivate’s 2024 list of Highly Cited Researchers make the university the most highly cited institution in North America.

The textbook for Zrinka Stahuljak’s winter 2025 course was generated by the Kudu platform.

Explore new ways of understanding ourselves, our planet and our place in the universe.

California firefighters will be on the front lines of research aimed at combatting high rates of cancer among their ranks.

10 practical solutions for a zero-carbon future from UC labs and field sites.

Fifty years ago, two UCLA investigators tangled with the unknown — and came away haunted.

The designation creates more opportunities to better serve Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students.

Meet UC students doing their part this election season to keep our democracy strong.