As artistic and scientific practices merge, so can human explorations of outer space and the deep sea.

Dedicated to the synthesis of art and science, the UCLA Art|Sci Center will host “[Alien] Star Dust meets Plankton,” an interactive event at UCLA on Sept.

This post was updated June 29 at 7:43 p.m.
Musicians are bringing the heat with vibrant summer releases.
While some artists are offering intimate interpretations of past experiences – such as bringing new life to heartbreak – others have their eyes set on the future with more upbeat anthems.

This post was updated June 29 at 7:38 p.m.
As the summer sun comes out to shine, so are Hollywood’s most anticipated titles.
With the temperature rising, viewers can keep cool in theaters by watching the must-see films of the summer.

This post was updated March 30 at 10:53 p.m.
Opera marches to a new field of possibilities in “Soldier Songs.”
James Darrah, an alumnus and lecturer in the School of Theater, Film and Television and the Herb Alpert School of Music, is known for his incorporation of film into operatic work.

This post was updated Feb. 21 at 9:52 p.m.
The Hammer Museum’s new exhibitions reach into the future and trace the past.
Two new shows, “Lifes” and “Ulysses Jenkins: Without Your Interpretation,” debuted this month at the Hammer.

This post was updated Feb. 9 at 9:16 p.m.
Insomnia Cookies is sweetening up customers’ late nights.
Founded in 2003 by University of Pennsylvania student Seth Berkowitz, the nationwide chain opened its doors to Westwood Village on Jan.

With the long nights of winter approaching, gamers hibernate in their gaming dens as developers release a flurry of new titles for them to consume. Whether it’s combating alien life forms or role-playing in mythical realms, entertainment that will last the entire season lies ahead.

This post was updated Nov. 12 at 1:33 p.m.
When brainstorming her business, Yanet Lopez found ideas at her fingertips.
After losing her campus job because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the third-year psychobiology student said her wish to remain financially independent took a new form in her two small businesses, YLSBTQ and nailsbyyls.