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Bromances may be good for men’s health
Moderate stress encourages male bonding, and such social interactions make them more resilient to stress
Handel scholar discovers new cantata by a Baroque master
A rare find and a new contribution by a master.
PET scans reveal key details of Alzheimer’s protein growth in aging brains
Key advance in early diagnosis and treatment of disabling disorder
Seniors ‘gift tag’ campus buildings in the name of philanthropy
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
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.
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
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
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
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’
Seeking input on new federal 'cancer moonshot,' Biden hears from Doudna about critical role of basic research
Conference examines India under Modi
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
UC Berkeley is among the nation's top universities producing Fulbright Scholars this academic year.