Some works of art, Ken Ueno says, must be heard live to be fully understood. His calendar for this season is filled with performances of his work in Japan, New York, Boston, Holland, Germany, Baltimore, and Boulder, among other places.
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New Faculty Profile: Composer Ken Ueno Seeks Balance, Passion
Berkeley Scientists Explore the Mysteries of Why We Sleep
Faculty in Berkeley’s Psychology Department have discovered that sleep does far more than refresh the body and mind. The amount of sleep we get, they say, is directly linked to the functioning of our immune systems, metabolic control, memory, emotional functioning, and learning.
New Book Examines Economic Roots of Political Corruption
In a book he ca-authored, Berkeley Economics Professor Edward Miguel describes how poverty and economic distress can trigger violence and corruption in developing countries.
Global Warming Shifting Seasons, Cal Experts Say
Not only have global temperatures increased in the past 50 years, but the hottest day of the year has shifted by two days, according to a new study by scientists from UC Berkeley and Harvard, led by Cal graduate student Alexander R. Stine.
Mice Without This Enzyme Eat and Don't Get Fat
Berkeley researchers have identified a new enzyme that plays a big role in controlling the breakdown of fat. According to their study, mice that have had this key enzyme disabled remained lean despite eating a high-fat diet.
Snails and Humans Use Same Genes to Tell Right from Left
UC Berkeley biologists have tracked down genes that control the handedness of snail shells, and they turn out to be similar to the genes used by humans to set up the left and right sides of the body.
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