University of Texas president named UC Berkeley Alumnus of the Year
In 1963, William Powers Jr. entered UC Berkeley as a freshman just as the Free Speech Movement started. Read More…
Four UC Berkeley researchers elected fellows at the California Academy of Sciences
Four UC Berkeley faculty members joined the California Academy of Sciences as fellows earlier this month, joining the 300 fellows currently at the Academy. Read More…
UC Berkeley researchers discover possible solution to eczema
UC Berkeley researchers have discovered that blocking certain nerve cells can relieve symptoms of eczema, a skin condition that causes itching and redness. Read More…
New research studies nutritional value of food in food banks
A study conducted by UC Berkeley researchers is helping food banks adopt better organizational policies regarding nutrition goals. The study is the first project to extensively examine the nutritional value of emergency food and recommend improvements to current food bank practices. Read More…
Study reveals calcium can reverse damage caused to trees by acid rain
A team of researchers from across the nation has discovered that calcium can restore tree deterioration caused by acid rain. Read More…
Researchers discover new lizard species without legs
California researchers have discovered four legless lizard species, raising the total number of known legless lizard species from one to five. Researchers discovered that the specimen they were studying were actually legless lizards, not snakes, because the specimen were able lose their tails in the presence of predators and close their eyes, characteristics not displayed by snakes. Read More…
California earthquake early-warning system awaits Brown’s approval
As Californians await the next big earthquake, they soon may breathe a sigh of relief, knowing they can receive a warning before the earthquake strikes. Read More…
Former UC administrator and biology professor Roderic Park dies at 81
Roderic Park, a former top-ranking UC Berkeley administrator and professor of botany and plant biology, died in his home last Friday. He was 81.
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Solar Beacon atop Campanile allows for safe observation of sunlight
Two sunlight-reflecting mirrors recently placed on the highest balcony of the Campanile will allow observers to have a light as bright as the sun beamed at them. Read More…
UC Berkeley and 2 other institutions awarded $4.5 million to study genetic testing
UC Berkeley and two other Bay Area medical research institutions were collectively awarded a $4.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health Wednesday to study ways to advance prenatal health care through genetic testing. Read More…