Housed a mile beneath a mountain in Italy is the Gran Sasso National Laboratory.
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UCLA researchers send an experiment into orbit onboard Space Shuttle Discovery to investigate possible engine-cooling technology
On its last mission on Thursday, Space Shuttle Discovery flew the first UCLA-led research project into space.
Alcohol myths: proof or fiction?
MYTH 1: Liquor before beer, you’re in the clear …
UCLA’s Dr. Gary Mathern gives children with untreatable seizures a second shot at a normal life
Walking into the operating room, Dr. Gary Mathern’s jitters consisted of only one thought: “Have I really thought all the details through?”
UC Commission on the Future recommends having students finish degrees in 4 years or fewer to help save UC money
Should students receive their degrees in under four years?
This topic was one discussed by the University of California Commission on the Future when it met Monday to debate ways to save the UC system money and bring in more revenue.
Fair encourages students to study abroad
The allure of exotic and foreign lands drew in a large crowd of students Tuesday during the 24th annual study abroad fair.
Conducted by UCLA’s International Education Office, the fair presented students with information on various programs offered by UCLA and outside sources for abroad curriculums.
Sergio Broderick-Villa, associate director for study abroad at the International Education Office, said the fair is meant to expose the idea of studying abroad to those who may have never considered it.
In fact, Broderick-Villa said it is those people who have never considered studying abroad that should begin to mull over the idea.
“There are advantages simply beyond the academia or the travel (aspects),” he said.
Filibuster halts DREAM Act
The Development, Relief and Education of Alien Minors Act encountered another obstacle last week when it was caught in a Republican-led filibuster aimed at Democratic legislation added to a defense bill.