UC Berkeley geophysicist Bruce Buffett has made the first-ever measurement of the strength of the magnetic field inside Earth's core, 1,800 miles underground. The results, published in the Dec. 16 issue of Nature, put the magnetic field strength in the middle of the range geophysicists predict.
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First Measurement of Magnetic Field in Earth's Core
Steven Chu Named 2011 Alumnus of the Year
Energy Secretary Steven Chu, who received his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley in 1976, has been selected as the 2011 Alumnus of the Year by the Cal Alumni Association. He is cited for groundbreaking physics, commitment to addressing climate change and energy policy.
Emotional Intelligence Peaks in our 60s, Research Suggests
A team of researchers led by UC Berkeley psychologist Robert Levenson is tracking how our emotional strategies and responses change as we age. Their findings support the theory that emotional intelligence and cognitive skills can actually sharpen as we enter our 60s.
Faces of Immigration Studies at Cal
Immigration studies at Berkeley is growing rapidly. Courses examining the intersections of migration, race, citizenship, and politics have grown in recent years along with the changing demographics of the student population.
Undergrad Colloquium Focuses on Student Activism
A panel of Berkeley faculty members and politically active undergraduates came together last month to explore the role played by student activism and community involvement as part of the overarching academic and social experience on this campus.
Anatomy Professor Marian Diamond a YouTube Hit
Marian Diamond's discoveries in neuroscience have captured international attention and revolutionized how scientists view the brain's potential to develop at any age. Yet the best proof of her theories may well be the woman herself, possibly UC Berkeley's oldest lecturer and one of its most popular.
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