Cannabis 101: The science behind your high
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In an effort to unveil some of the science behind the substance, the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley hosted a series on the “Science of Cannabis.”
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Campus professor, neuroscience pioneer Marian Diamond dies at 90
Neurologist and campus professor emerita Marian Diamond — who examined portions of Albert Einstein’s brain and discovered the brain’s ability to develop well into adulthood — died July 25. She was 90.
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Your UC Berkeley dance alter ego
Have you ever been at a party — be it a frat, house or silent dance party — and decided it’s time to get the party poppin’?
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Campus professor emeritus of neurobiology Walter Jackson Freeman III dies at 89
UC Berkeley professor emeritus of neurobiology Walter Jackson Freeman III, remembered for his innovation and unyielding open-mindedness, died April 24 in his Berkeley home. He was 89.
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An ode to social media savvy professors at UC Berkeley
Through Twitter and Facebook, these faculty members keep students updated on a plethora of topics, ranging from academic matters to current events and movie festivals.
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Postdoctoral researchers launch support group for science students
For researchers, juggling extensive laboratory work while dealing with stress and career navigation can be difficult. To address these issues, two UC Berkeley researchers, who experienced similar challenges, have created a support program to help graduate and postdoctoral students.
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More than 400 classrooms to be fitted with honor code plaques by end of spring break
In an attempt to promote a positive and honest campus environment, plaques of the UC Berkeley honor code will be placed in 36 general assignment classroom buildings by the end of spring break.
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Psychedelic Science
Recreational drug users and academics join in conference
This past weekend, the Psychedelic Science 2013 Conference, co-hosted by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), took over two floors of the Oakland Marriott City Center, with attendees spilling into bars and waiting areas. Though the illicit thrill of psychedelics (written in rainbow letters on the conference bric-a-brac) was
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UC Berkeley unveils new campuswide honor code
UC Berkeley unveiled a new honor code Monday that aims to promote awareness of the importance of academic honesty and integrity in the campus community.
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The coolest professors at Berkeley, according to the Golden Apple Awards
The Golden Apple has returned once again! Basically, the award lets us tell our favorite professors how cool we think they are each year. After two years of apple silence, we are thrilled to welcome back the award and honor one of our many amazing professors! For this Berkeley specific
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