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Stuart Wolpert
Jurassic Car Park
UCLA researchers look at car models through the lens of evolutionary biology.
Oct 1, 2016
What the World's Best Telescope Can Teach Us
“We will be surprised by what we find,” says astronomer James Larkin.
Jan 1, 2014
Can Alcohol Make Us Live Longer?
Biochemists were shocked to discover that tiny amounts of ethanol extended a worm's life.
Jun 14, 2012
A Shift Toward Self
A UCLA study finds that adolescents view "fame" as a value. Unexpected nowadays? Not really.
Jul 25, 2011
Food as Brain Medicine
Like a "pharmaceutical compound that affects the brain," scientists believe the right diet can do everything from improve memory to ward off depression, schizophrenia and dementia.
Jul 9, 2008
Low Serotonin May Make Unfairness Seem Worse
Fair? No fair? Your answer may depend on your mood and serotonin levels, UCLA and Cambridge researchers found.
Jun 9, 2008
A Mind to Fairness
The human brain reacts to fairness as it does to money and chocolate, a UCLA study shows.
May 5, 2008
Virtual surgery
Mathematician Joseph Teran is exploring ways to create a "digital you" for surgeons to practice on.
Nov 29, 2007
Putting feelings into words produces therapeutic effects in the brain
UCLA neuroimaging study supports ancient Buddhist teachings
Jul 10, 2007
Dieting Doesn't Work
UCLA researchers find that people who lose weight usually gain it all back.
Apr 4, 2007
Helping Hands, Healing Minds
UCLA Psychology Professor Vickie Mays leads a national effort to provide mental-health training to New Orleans' parents, families, clergy and mental-health providers.
Jul 31, 2006