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Exoplanets

“Are we alone in the Universe?” and “How did we…
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Space Physics

UCLA is internationally recognized for its leadership in space plasma…
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Geochemistry & Cosmochemistry

UCLA geochemists and cosmochemists investigate chemical processes across a vast…
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Planetary Science

UCLA faculty study the dynamics and physical properties of the…
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Geophysics

Our department’s geophysics research explores the dynamic processes shaping planetary…
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Geobiology

UCLA paleontologists are involved in projects spanning the entire fossil…
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Geology and Tectonics

Geologic & tectonic research at UCLA follows a tradition of…
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