Every spring, students in the Nutritional Science and Toxicology (NST) Food Systems course led by Kristen Rasmussen de Vasquez collaborate with campus chefs on revamping an existing recipe to be healthier and more environmentally-conscious.
Sequencing of Green Alga Genome Provides Blueprint to Advance Clean Energy, Bioproducts
Plant and microbial biology professor Krishna Niyogi and collaborators have sequenced the genome of a promising species of green alga, providing a blueprint for new discoveries in sustainable biofuels, antioxidants, and other valuable bioproducts.
Dan Kammen Featured in Climate Lab Video from UC, VOX
Dan Kammen Featured in Climate Lab Video from UC & VOX
The fifth episode of the Climate Lab video series from University of California and Vox features comments from professor Dan Kammen of the Energy & Resources Group on developing technologies in nuclear energy.
Alum Dick Beahrs recalls MLK’s visit to Berkeley 50 years ago
CNR board member and founding chairman Dick Beahrs remembers the historic speech Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. made in front of Sproul Hall in 1967.
Student Spotlight: Rosalind Bump
Senior Rosalind Bump shares fond memories of her years at Cal, ideas for incoming freshmen, and the story of one class that helped her understand the relationship between nature and poetry.
Student Spotlight: Blair Conklin
Senior Blair Conklin tells of some incredible moments he's had at Cal, his professional skimboarding career, and his plans for the future.
Student Spotlight: Harshika Chowdhary
In the 2nd of our interviews with CNR students, we hear from graduating senior Harshika Chowdhary on her time in the Berkeley Medical Reserve Corps, her research experiences, and her advice for incoming students.
Mary Firestone elected to National Academy of Sciences
Firestone’s research involves the fundamental understanding of soil microbial ecology, and its applications to problems such as global change, sustainability, and biodegradation.
Study refutes findings behind challenge to Sierra Nevada forest restoration
A study led by CNR ecologists has found significant flaws in the research used to challenge the U.S. Forest Service plan to restore Sierra Nevada forests to less dense, and less fire-prone, environments.
Student Spotlight: Brooke Maushund
In the first of our series of interviews with students in the College of Natural Resources, Brooke Maushund tells us about her once-in-a-lifetime experiences at the COP22 Conference in Morocco, the Cal ski team, and why you shouldn't always follow the rules.
When human illness rises, the environment suffers, too
CNR researchers show that in a fishing community with high rates of disease and declining fish stocks around Kenya’s Lake Victoria, human illness leads to less sustainable fishing practices.
Renewable energy has robust future in much of Africa
A new ERG study maps out a viable strategy for developing wind and solar power in Africa while simultaneously reducing the continent’s reliance on fossil fuels and lowering power plant construction costs.
Moorea course offers students transformative field research experience
Moorea course offers students transformative field research experience
Undergads: Apply by April 15 to spend the fall semester conducting field research on the beautiful island of Moorea in French Polynesia.
Are you ready to explore baby’s genome?
CNR researchers are part of a national consortium studying the ins and outs of potentially using genome sequencing for newborn health screenings and beyond.
EBI, Shell sign $25 million partnership to fund new energy tech research
UC Berkeley’s Energy Biosciences Institute has entered into a five-year research agreement with Shell International Exploration and Production to fund research that meets the growing demand for energy in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible.
Climate change has the potential to alter natural selection
Changing rainfall and drought patterns likely play a key role in shaping natural selection among plants and animals in the wild, according to a study co-authored by Stephanie Carlson.
In Memoriam: Irma Adelman
CNR remembers Irma Adelman, a professor emeritus in the Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics, and a leader in the field of development economics.
Beahrs Environmental Leadership Program to welcome Chern-Simons Fellows for Energy & Climate Change
The new Chern-Simons Fellows Program for Energy & Climate Change will support emerging decision and policy makers on energy issues in Chinese agencies, corporations, and academic centers.
Professors Banfield and Seed Chosen as CZ Biohub Investigators
CNR’s Jill Banfield and Kimberley Seed are among thirteen UC Berkeley faculty chosen by the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub to receive up to $1.5 million each over the next five years.
CRISPR research institute expands into agriculture, microbiology
The Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) will expand efforts to explore the potential of gene editing in the areas of agriculture and microbiology. PMB's Brian Staskawicz will direct the agricultural arm and ESPM's Jill Banfield will lead the microbiology group.