Science & Health – Page 126

UCLA researchers discover new drug that alleviates anxiety

It was midterm season during spring quarter and Powell Library was packed.

Professor and graduate student develop battery-like product

Maher El-Kady, a graduate student in biochemistry and chemistry, has been working with chemistry professor Richard Kaner to develop a large-scale method for the production of graphene-based supercapacitors, which he said could replace contemporary batteries.

Maher El-Kady hurried to the RadioShack in Westwood on a summer afternoon to buy an LED lamp.

Teaching assistant blends music with science

Mathematical equations and diagrams scribbled on the board behind him, a physics teaching assistant pulled out his harp, affectionately named Drusilla, during class. He plucked a thin string on the instrument. Showing his students how the string waved back and forth, he then placed his finger on the middle of the string and plucked the […]

Ashe About Your Health: Alleviating headaches

Although headaches have many causes, a few simple practices can help alleviate them

Researcher fuses science and art

Christina Agapakis, a UCLA researcher who studies synthetic biology and the intersection of science and other fields like art and design, was recently named one of Forbes “30 under 30” for science and health care.

As a child, Christina Agapakis would visit science museums with her parents and participate in science competitions.

Jewish and Muslim student groups request kosher, halal food options on Hill

In a display of interfaith solidarity, representatives from Jewish and Muslim student groups are working to get more kosher and halal food options offered on the Hill. Halal and kosher foods are prepared to meet certain requirements of Muslim and Jewish law, respectively. The student groups, including the Muslim Student Association and the Jewish Student […]

UCLA-led researchers identify virus-blocking compound

A team of UCLA-led researchers has identified a new natural antiviral compound that may be able to reduce the effects of deadly human viruses, such as HIV.