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Conclave begins: Everything you need to know about the Catholic ritual for choosing the new pope

1 week ago | newsroom.ucla.edu | Jolie Lash

Key takeaways Cardinals who aren’t older than 80 and have not been deposed or otherwise excluded have the right to participate in the conclave. The cardinals vote by secret ballot, with a two-thirds majority required to elect a new pope. Once the two-thirds majority is reached, the smoke produced by the burned ballots is white, signaling to the world the new pope has been selected.
How safe is L.A.’s post-fire soil? UCLA’s Sanjay Mohanty is helping homeowners get the information they need

3 weeks ago | newsroom.ucla.edu | Jolie Lash

As cleanup from the wildfires in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena continues, many homeowners in impacted areas remain concerned about the soil quality on their properties and in their neighborhoods. Sanjay Mohanty, an associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, is using his laboratory to provide victims of the blazes with information and answers.
‘Climate Notes’: Where science meets symphony at UCLA

1 month ago | newsroom.ucla.edu | Jessica Wolf

The inaugural performance of “Climate Notes” on April 27 at 4 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall is more than a concert; it’s a vital intersection of music, science and advocacy, encouraging everyone to listen closely — and to act urgently.
The mathematics of compassion: ’93 M.A. grad Sierra Chen gives back

1 month ago | newsroom.ucla.edu | Jonathan Riggs

If you’re lucky, you’ve crossed paths with Sierra Chen. Maybe you did business with Sowind Corporation, the international import-export company she ran from Orange County for 33 years. Maybe you reached for the same perfect paintbrush in an art supply store. Or maybe, you know (or were) a K–12 student who benefited from her philanthropy with the UCLA Olga Radko Endowed Math Circle, a free weekly enrichment program for gifted students across the greater Los Angeles area.
Peak Effort | UCLA

1 month ago | newsroom.ucla.edu | Sheila Marikar |Adam Amengual

In reaching for an audacious dream — to be the first Iranian to climb the world’s Seven Summits — Sara Safari found her life’s purpose.
Rock Solid

1 month ago | newsroom.ucla.edu | Joseph Bien-Kahn

Halfway up the wall, I feel my arms go numb. It’s been two decades since I’ve been in a harness with my hands and toes gripping those colorful, odd-shaped rocks for dear life. At the other end of the rope, down on the slate-colored cushioned ground, Alice Kao ’01 roots me on. Kind of. Her tone is coach rather than cheerleader. Not, “You can do this!” More like, “You can do this.”But I can’t.
The Man Who Can See the Future

1 month ago | newsroom.ucla.edu | Lexi Pandell

In the race to solve humanity’s most urgent challenges, much of the power — for better or worse — lies in the hands of the world’s largest tech companies. A few Silicon Valley giants, armed with near limitless computing resources, oceans of data and trillions in capital, are competing to see how AI can be the ultimate problem solver. This isn’t about optimizing search results or predicting what you’ll buy next (though they’re surely working on that, too).
A History Reclaimed

1 month ago | newsroom.ucla.edu | Brooke Porter Katz

Before Marissa López was Marissa López — and a professor of English, Chicana/o Studies, and Central American Studies at UCLA — she was known by the surname of Goodman, after her Jewish mother from Long Island. The story behind her name change is one that has profoundly impacted her life, including her academic focus area.
The (Food) Force Is With Him

1 month ago | newsroom.ucla.edu | Jonathan Riggs

When you meet Jack Bobo in person — and trust me, you want to meet Jack Bobo in person — ask him about Star Wars. “I helped develop the official seven forms of light-saber combat,” says Bobo.
UCLA researchers team up with L.A. County Fire Department to investigate possible source of cancer risk

1 month ago | newsroom.ucla.edu | Mary-Rose Abraham

Every night around 8, the air quality sensor inside Los Angeles County Fire Station 3 registered an alarming spike. The late evening timing provided a major clue: firefighters were craving their after-dinner snack of popcorn. Popcorn burning on the stove would trigger the air quality monitor. Cooking can release harmful gases, particles and chemicals, a major source of indoor air pollution. Firefighters are already exposed to smoke and other toxins during a firefight.