He never envisioned his 97-year-old mother using it, but 35 years later children and adults are connecting to it worldwide. Professor Leonard Kleinrock of UCLA’s computer science department is one of the founders of the Internet and, together with the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, celebrated the Internet’s 35th birthday last […]
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Human exploration in space hot topic for candidates
In preparation for the upcoming election, both President Bush and Sen. John Kerry have taken differing views on human space exploration and what NASA’s main mission should be. Throughout his administration, Bush has made progress in developing space programs and fulfilling his mission. In January 2004, he announced his space exploration vision at NASA headquarters […]
Mel Gibson helps extend influence of Healing the Children
The Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center received a $10 million donation last week from actor and director Mel Gibson. Five million dollars will go to the Mattel Children’s Hospital and the remaining $5 million will be given to Cedars-Sinai, for the purpose of funding organizations within the hospitals which help children […]
Women-only gym offers new twist on fitness centers
The newest addition to Westwood is throwing an innovative curve on fitness. Located across the street from the UCLA Medical Center on Le Conte Avenue, the new women’s fitness center, Curves, opened Jan. 5. Geared toward female members of the UCLA and Westwood community, Curves already has over 200 members. Curves, which was founded seven […]
Mars madness
The recent successful landing of NASA’s Spirit Mars Exploration rover had a deep impact on planetary science at UCLA and around the world. “The Spirit rover provides a real sense of vicarious exploration,” said David Paige, a professor in the UCLA Department of Earth and Space Sciences. “We’ll be able to follow the rover as […]
Campus becomes virtual battlefield
For the first time in nearly a decade, the Battling Robots Competition will again be held at UCLA. Hosted by UCLA’s Eta Kappa Nu and Symantec, the competition, which is free to the public, will be held tonight from 5 to 9 pm in 3760 Boelter Hall. Battling Robots is a programming competition where entrants […]
UAS aims to increase awareness of Iraqi life
UCLA’s United Arab Society is hosting its third annual humanitarian event this week to raise awareness about the conditions in present-day Iraq. Titled “Give Change, Make Change, Change Life,” the three-day event will strive to raise money to help aid Iraqis struggling with poor post-war living conditions. “We want to spread awareness and education, and […]