UC Berkeley student disproves discovery of gigantic black hole
UC Berkeley astrophysics graduate student Kareem El-Badry disproved a discovery by Chinese researchers of a gigantic black hole Dec. 9.
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UC Berkeley study finds same-sex sexual behavior in the wild may not be ‘Darwinian paradox’
Animal displays of same-sex sexual behavior, or SSB, may be the evolutionary norm, not the exception, according to a study co-authored by UC Berkeley researchers in the department of environmental science, policy and management.
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Researchers find connection between climate change, viruses
Researchers recently found that climate change may lessen the severity of viruses, but may also cause outbreaks to occur more often.
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UC Berkeley graduate students protest in solidarity with UC Santa Cruz wildcat strike
Campus graduate students gathered on Sproul Plaza on Monday for a “Cal COLA: Pay Us More UCB” protest in solidarity with UC Santa Cruz graduate students who are demanding a wage increase that reflects the cost of living in Santa Cruz.
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UC Berkeley student group protests executive order on anti-Semitism
The campus chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace held a protest Friday on the edge of Sproul Plaza in opposition to the executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
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UC Berkeley researchers design new material that can capture carbon dioxide
A recent study co-authored by two UC Berkeley professors resulted in a new material that can capture carbon dioxide from wet flue gases in an effort to mitigate climate change.
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ASUC Senate to discuss student group display in Eshleman Hall
ASUC Senator Milton Zerman sponsored an ASUC resolution titled “Condemning Bears for Palestine for Their Display in Eshleman Hall Glorifying Violent Terrorists,” which will be heard at the ASUC Senate’s next meeting.
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UC Berkeley researchers discover new way to transfer heat in vacuums
UC Berkeley researchers found that heat can be transferred through a vacuum without light, a phenomenon that has traditionally been considered improbable.
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UC Berkeley institute releases report on climate refugees
UC Berkeley’s Othering & Belonging Institute, which focuses on research, policy and work related to marginalized communities, released a report Tuesday calling for a legal mechanism to protect refugees forced to cross borders by climate issues.
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Town hall bills propose changes to increase ASUC Senate accountability
Two bills regarding the implementation of town hall meetings, which could help ASUC senators increase accountability for their communities, are on the next ASUC Senate meeting agenda for later this month.
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