At a nanotechnology summit held at UCLA on Friday a panel of scientists, lawyers and other professionals expressed concerns that exposure to various nanomaterials could be harmful, though they disagreed over whether or not the government should immediately step in to regulate products containing such microscopic particles.
Author Archives: Nate Jacobs
Hand gestures key to communication
Whether it’s giving someone an “OK” sign, pointing something out with an index finger or giving someone the middle finger, people may rely on hand and body gestures to express their thoughts more than they are aware of.
Chiropractors offer alternative form of relief
In an office at the corner of Wilshire and Westwood boulevards, UCLA alumnus Brian Nishimoto sees 20 to 30 people every day to help them alleviate bodily pains by realigning and adjusting their spines.
Science&Health: Study links diet soda to health issues
Drinking diet sodas that contain artificial sweeteners such as Splenda or NutraSweet may actually cause weight gain, according to a recent study.
Discussion of global warming heats up
Concern about recent and future changes in our earth’s temperature and the climate changes that those changes might cause has developed in the US and world-wide.
Studies test effectiveness of treatment options
Mona Mardini, a UCLA graduate, knows first hand the challenges of treating autism.
Science&Health: Just what kind of wings?
Two large refrigerators filled with popular energy drinks such as Red Bull, Rockstar, Full Throttle and Monster greet first-year graduate student in education David Martinez at the UCLA store with slogans telling him to “unleash the beast” and to “prepare to let your man out.”