Imperial Valley News Center
Team led by UCLA and Columbia engineers uses disorder to control light on a nanoscale
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- Written by Matthew Chin
Los Angeles, California - A breakthrough by a team of researchers from UCLA, Columbia University and other institutions could lead to the more precise transfer of information in computer chips, as well as new types of optical materials for light emission and lasers.
UCLA cardiologists offer heart-healthy tips
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- Written by Rachel Champeau
Los Angeles, California - With the arrival of American Heart Month in February, it’s that time of the year to remind ourselves to take good care of our hearts.
Why do zebras have stripes?
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- Written by Stuart Wolpert
Los Angeles, California - One of nature’s fascinating questions is how zebras got their stripes.
Oxytocin shows promise for improving social skills in autistic mice
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- Written by Mark Wheeler
Los Angeles, California - People with autism spectrum disorders have difficulty with social behavior and communication, which can make it challenging to form friendships, engage in routine conversations or pick up on the social cues that are second nature to most people. Similarly, mice with symptoms of autism show little interest in interacting or socializing with other mice.
Immigration policy poses unique challenge for undocumented undergrads
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- Written by Kathy Wyer
Los Angeles, California - Nearly a quarter of a million undocumented undergraduates, who largely come from low-income families and work their way through college, are experiencing unique challenges and high levels of stress as they struggle to succeed in higher education, according to a UCLA study.
Overweight video game avatars ‘play’ worse than thin ones
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- Written by Jeffrey Day
Davis, California - Women assigned an overweight avatar in a video tennis game didn’t play as hard as those assigned a slim one - regardless of the player’s actual size, according to a new study by the University of California, Davis.
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