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Claire Griffiths
As ambush predators, mountain lions thrive under the cover of darkness. But what happens in Southern California, where artificial light makes every night twice as bright as if there were a full moon?
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David Colgan
Alumni played major roles in global sustainability efforts across six decades
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David Colgan
Research conservationist receives honor for efforts to protect West African forests from wildfire and other threats
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Anna Novoselov
Felipe Zapata, an associate professor in UCLA’s Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, has stepped into a new position as the co-director of the Center for Tropical Research. He will…
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David Colgan
Kisilu will again visit UCLA on Thursday, October 26, when we’ll announce this year’s Pritzker Award winner from three finalists. We recently discussed his work in the past year and…
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David Colgan
Warming means fewer overall days when prescribed fires can be safely lit, UCLA-led study shows
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Evan George
This workshop was designed for geospatial technicians and decision-maker representatives of GCF Task Force member jurisdictions and is a key component of our grant from the Government of Norway (Norad).…
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Claire Griffiths
This shift underscores the growing significance of technological skills and tools — and the need for students to develop these abilities. Even having one such tool led to substantial improvements…
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David Colgan
These rising stars for the environment connect people with nature to advance environmental goals
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David Colgan
Research by UCLA and La Brea Tar Pits scientists upends theory that saber-toothed cats, other large mammals were hunted out of existence
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David Colgan
Shipping water generates the largest portion of carbon emissions in packaged beverages such as soda and sports drinks
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David Colgan
STEM classes should include context from history, other social sciences, UCLA researchers write
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Claire Griffiths
All are invited to participate in new program from UCLA and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
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David Colgan
Project by Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies at UCLA informs underserved communities on public works
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David Colgan
These rising stars for the environment use creativity, research and passion to advance environmental goals
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David Colgan
With lives, communities, natural resources and billions of dollars’ worth of property hanging in the balance, why this is happening and the most important causes to address have become a…
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Claire Griffiths
Elsa Ordway, UCLA assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, was named co-director of the Center for Tropical Research and the Congo Basin Institute on July 1, 2023. She leads…
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Holly Ober
A killer, yes. But analysis of tooth minerals reveals how the warm-blooded predator maintained its body temperature
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Evan George
Task force gathers delegates from around the world to discuss how remote sensing can help stop deforestation
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David Colgan
UCLA study using environmental DNA provides most comprehensive picture to date of wildlife in region’s surf zones
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Claire Griffiths
The Ph.D. program was launched in 2018 and the ESE program is 50 years old this year. Some of their research and accomplishments: Noam Rosenthal focused on wildfires in his…
