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Bromances may be good for men’s health

Thu., 2016-03-03 07:00am
Moderate stress encourages male bonding, and such social interactions make them more resilient to stress

Handel scholar discovers new cantata by a Baroque master

Thu., 2016-03-03 07:00am
A rare find and a new contribution by a master.

PET scans reveal key details of Alzheimer’s protein growth in aging brains

Wed., 2016-03-02 09:00am
Key advance in early diagnosis and treatment of disabling disorder

Seniors ‘gift tag’ campus buildings in the name of philanthropy

Tue., 2016-03-01 04:00pm
To kick off Philanthropy Week -- an effort to raise a Class of 2016 gift of $100,000 -- members of the Senior Class Gift Committee set out Monday morning on a mission to "gift tag" 45 campus buildings and landmarks,

Recent Ph.D. wins 2016 PEN Translation Prize

Tue., 2016-03-01 02:45pm
The 2016 PEN Translation Prize goes to Katrina Dodson, a newly-minted Ph.D. in comparative literature for her translation of stories by Brazilian author Clarice Lispector

Young women ‘feel the Bern,’ older ones back Hillary. Discuss.

Tue., 2016-03-01 12:54pm
In a lively intergenerational exchange, Berkeley Blog authors are hashing out gender and generational dynamics of the Democratic side of the presidential campaign, and why many young women back Sanders over Clinton.

Power soccer joins Berkeley’s list of inclusive sports

Tue., 2016-03-01 10:00am
Students in a disability and sport class are playing soccer in wheelchairs and learning the importance of universal access.

Chowdhury Center for Bangladesh Studies hosts Nobel-winning economist Amartya Sen

Tue., 2016-03-01 08:00am
Economist widely known for his work on income inequality and the roles of famine, poverty and freedom will be the guest of the Chowdhury Center for Bangladesh Studies.

Emotions, the church and the Oscars — Berkeley goes to the movies

Mon., 2016-02-29 02:40pm
Psychologist Dacher Keltner, an expert on the science of emotions, consulted on Inside Out, named best animated feature at the 2016 Academy Awards. And anthropology prof Nancy Scheper-Hughes, a Catholic and longtime critic of her church, offers insights on best-picture winner Spotlight and the issue of clerical sexual abuse.

Doudna joins Biden during Bay Area stop on cancer ‘listening tour’

Mon., 2016-02-29 01:30pm
Seeking input on new federal 'cancer moonshot,' Biden hears from Doudna about critical role of basic research

Conference examines India under Modi

Mon., 2016-02-29 08:00am
A March 11-12 conference will explore the first two years of Narendra Modi's term as prime minister of India.

Campus alerting 80,000 individuals to cyberattack

Fri., 2016-02-26 10:00am
The campus is sending alert notices to approximately 80,000 individuals following a cyberattack on a system storing their Social Security or bank account numbers.

Brain scientist Marian Diamond subject of new documentary

Fri., 2016-02-26 09:13am
Feb. 27 sneak preview of 'My Love Affair with the Brain,' which profiles eminent neuroscientist and YouTube celebrity

UC Berkeley honored for stoking Bay Area innovation, economic growth

Thu., 2016-02-25 04:00pm
The East Bay Economic Development Alliance has named UC Berkeley the 2016 Legacy Award honoree for its leadership in powering innovation, entrepreneurship and economic growth in the Bay Area.

For students, a key to careers in biomedical field

Wed., 2016-02-24 04:00pm
Shilpi Mathrani wanted a career in the biomedical field. To a student, though, the industry can seem like an exclusive club. For Mathrani, UC Berkeley's Bio-Manufacturing to Market program held the key.

Anime fanfest brings out the best in cosplay fashion

Tue., 2016-02-23 04:00pm
Over the weekend, students and devoted fans attended Anime Destiny, an annual convention put on by Cal's anime club, Cal Animage Alpha.

Sloan Foundation honors eight young faculty members

Tue., 2016-02-23 01:56pm
Eight UC Berkeley assistant professors are among 126 new fellows announced today by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The Sloan Research Fellowships, awarded annually since 1955, honor early-career scientists and scholars whose achievements and potential identify

Racial rhetoric in the 2016 campaign

Mon., 2016-02-22 04:00pm
Law professor Ian Haney López, a leading thinker on the evolution of racism in the U.S., discusses 2016 campaign rhetoric, and how it fits in history, with Latino U.S.A.'s Maria Hinojosa.

Berkeley Law’s Edley launches educational institute

Mon., 2016-02-22 03:25pm
Berkeley Law professor and former dean Christopher Edley has launched a non-profit organization that aims to use education and related social policies to improve young people’s outcomes from early childhood through early career. Edley’s believe

Berkeley among top Fulbright producers

Mon., 2016-02-22 11:12am
UC Berkeley is among the nation's top universities producing Fulbright Scholars this academic year.

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