Astronauts on long Mars missions face medicine expiration. A UC San Diego study proposes growing pharmaceuticals mid-flight, cultivating cowpea mosaic virus (CPMV) on plants in simulated microgravity. This method could provide fresh medicine, addressing issues like blood clots and routine ailments experienced on the ISS.
Nine plaintiffs suing UCLA over its handling of pro-Palestinian protests are seeking anonymity in Los Angeles Superior Court, fearing harassment, doxxing, violence, and deportation if their identities become public. The lawsuit, filed by 33 plaintiffs, alleges UCLA violated civil rights during campus demonstrations.
The article discusses the conflict between personal integrity and loyalty to Donald Trump in American politics, using examples of figures like Lindsey Graham, Todd Blanche, Erica Schwartz, and Jay Clayton. It argues that loyalty to Trump often necessitates a compromise of one's moral compass, citing Trump's own preference for loyalty over integrity.
Jeffrey Ying, 39, was sentenced for stealing and replacing rare Chinese manuscripts at UCLA with fakes. He used aliases and traveled to China shortly after the thefts, which were discovered when the library flagged missing items.
Jeffrey Ying, 39, was sentenced to one year in jail for stealing and replacing rare Chinese manuscripts at UCLA with fakes. He used aliases to access the books, which were over 600 years old, and often traveled to China shortly after the thefts.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and UC Berkeley are launching the nonpartisan Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy in January. The institute will focus on strengthening democratic institutions, promoting human rights, and addressing societal challenges, with Pelosi co-teaching a course.
Dr. Julie Elie has won the Coller-Dolittle prize for decoding the 11 core calls in zebra finch communication, revealing how they identify themselves and understand meanings. Her work, using machine learning, is seen as a significant step towards human-animal communication.
Alan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve Chair, has died at 100. He is credited with wielding immense power over the US and global economy for over 18 years, influencing interest rates and presidential elections. The author argues Greenspan's advocacy for deregulation, including the repeal of Glass-Steagall and opposition to regulating derivatives, was a primary cause of the 2008 financial crisis.
Anthropic's AI advancements, including recursive self-improvement and cyber-attack capabilities, have prompted US policy shifts. The White House has banned foreign access to new models and Anthropic has shut them down, signaling a move towards regulation.
캘리포니아 대학이 2020년 소외 계층 차별 이유로 폐지했던 SAT/ACT 시험 재도입을 검토 중이다. 1400여 명의 교수가 학생들의 학력 격차를 지적하며 시험 재도입을 촉구하는 서한을 보냈으며, 타 명문대들도 유사한 정책 변화를 보이고 있다.
US civil rights scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw urges Birmingham City University to reverse its decision to close its MA in black studies, calling it an 'escalating assault' mirroring US attacks on DEI and warning of the 'erasure' of Black scholarship.
AI researcher Gu Quanquan, who led foundational AI research for TikTok owner ByteDance, has announced his departure. He was instrumental in releasing the company's latest AI model, Seed 2.0, and directed efforts in the large language model race.
As Donald Trump approaches 80, concerns are growing about his physical and mental health impacting his ability to serve. Despite assurances of "excellent health," his frequent medical visits, erratic behavior, and public statements raise questions about his fitness for office, with a majority now believing he is not healthy enough to serve effectively.
Hundreds of UC faculty call for reinstating SAT/ACT math requirements for STEM majors due to a significant drop in math skills among applicants since the tests were discontinued in 2020.
The article argues that Donald Trump's presidency and his administration should be referred to as a 'regime' due to actions like defying court orders, vilifying judges, usurping legislative powers, stifling criticism, and pardoning convicted felons. It contends that Trump's disregard for law is so profound it constitutes lawlessness, making his tenure a 'catastrophe' for American democracy.
