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Professor Allen Goldstein receives Yoram J. Kaufman Award
The award honors Outstanding Research and Unselfish Cooperation in atmospheric science.
New coronavirus video explains molecular virology
Watch professor of plant and microbial biology Britt Glaunsinger break down the latest scientific understanding of coronaviruses.
Reanalysis of global amphibian crisis study finds important flaws
Researchers in the Rosenblum lab found that the main conclusions of the study lacked evidence and were unreproducible.
Forbes names Lorenzo Rosa on 30 Under 30 Science & Healthcare list
The distinction recognizes Rosa for his research on sustainable agriculture and water resources.
Professor Sabeeha Merchant receives Moore Foundation Investigator Award
Merchant is among a group of 15 international researchers in the Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative.
Call for citizen scientists for 2020 Sudden Oak Death Blitzes
Join fellow environmentalists in gathering data on the spread of this invasive tree disease.
Researchers find crop rotation boosts corn yields, even in drought
The study, led by professor Timothy Bowles, suggests that increasing crop diversification provides various benefits.
Mary Wildermuth's outreach program receives Campus-Community Partnership Award
The "Be A Scientist" program aims to strengthen science curriculum in public schools.
Vaccination strategies for elderly patients may not decrease mortality
Associate professor Michael Anderson analyzes the efficacy of vaccination programs that target elderly populations.
Professor Lynn Huntsinger receives W.R. Chapline Research Award
The award honors exceptional and sustained research accomplishments related to rangelands.
College of Natural Resources receives $50 million naming gift
A landmark gift from former dean Gordon Rausser—the largest ever received by the college—will strengthen its leadership in environmental and life sciences.
Women firefighters face high exposure to toxic ‘forever chemicals’
ESPM professor Rachel Morello-Frosch co-authored the study, published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology.
Master of Development Practice students launch podcast
The bi-monthly podcast, called Theory of Change, covers a wide range of development topics.
How the monkeyflower gets its spots
A study from PMB assistant professor Benjamin Blackman uncovers the genetic makeup and function of a key species for pollinators.
Freshman seminar creates a climate of inclusion
The course aims to empower young scientists and challenge stereotypes about researchers.
Alumna Geri Bergen honored for work in natural resource management
Bergen attended Berkeley’s School of Forestry before becoming the first female forest supervisor in the nation.
Wildfire Smoke Boosts Photosynthetic Efficiency
Professor Dennis Baldocchi co-authors a study on how smoke affects plant productivity.
Huge bacteria-eating viruses narrow gap between life and non-life
Berkeley researchers and their collaborators identify viruses that exhibit living organism-associated characteristics.
Susan Hubbard elected to National Academy of Engineering
Hubbard is one of three Berkeley professors to receive the honor.