Lab Physicist Weighs in on Science Behind 'Interstellar'
The new hit film features astronauts who take a wormhole ride to another galaxy to explore planets around a black hole. In this Q&A, cosmologist David Shlegel talks about the movie's science and how Hollywood could learn from scientists about fantastic settings in outer space. More>
Dream Act Helps Jose Sierra Procure Position at the Lab

After an introduction to the Lab's high-performance computing research through a high school IT academy, Jose Sierra, now an engineering student at SF State, had hoped to work at
the Lab to gain real-world experience. But as an �migr� from Guatemala, he had no work permit. DACA changed all that. He's now a student assistant in CRD.
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Study Shows Copper Levels Are Vital for Brain Health

Chemical scientist Chris Chang led a study that shows proper copper levels are essential to the health of the brain. Copper mismanagement linked to Wilson's, Alzheimer's and other neurological disorders can also contribute to misregulation of signaling in cell−to-cell communications and prevent the normal development of synapses and circuits. More>
Lightning Expected to Increase 50% With Global Warming

Climate scientist David Romps and his colleagues looked at predictions of precipitation and cloud buoyancy in 11 different climate models and conclude that their combined effect will generate more frequent electrical discharges to the ground. More>
Synthetic Biology for Space Exploration

Physical bioscientist Adam Arkin led a study that shows how synthetic biology may hold the key to long-term manned explorations of Mars and the Moon. Bio-manufacturing based on microbes could make travel to and settlement of extraterrestrial locations more practical and bearable. More>
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Scientists Volunteer at Girl Scouts' STEM Career Day Event
Six Lab researchers spent a recent Saturday at NASA Ames sharing their passion for their work through hands-on activities at the Girl Scouts' "When I Grow Up" Career Day Event. More than 700 girls attended the annual event, which brings together K-12th graders to learn about careers in technology and environment.
Health Benefits of Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Quantified

A research team calculated that the economic benefit of reduced health impacts from GHG reduction strategies in the U.S. range between $6 and $14 billion annually in 2020, depending on how the reductions are accomplished. This equates to a health benefit of between $40 and $93 per metric ton of carbon dioxide reduction. More>
'Ask Berkeley Lab' Question on Access to Healthy Food Answered

Shashi Buluswar of the LBNL Institute for Globally Transformative Technologies, answers a question on why healthy food costs so much and is not available in low-income neighborhoods. More>    
Toxic Airborne Pollutants Linger Long After Cigarette Smoke Clears

A new study assessing the health effects of thirdhand smoke looked at levels of more than 50 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and airborne particles for 18 hours after smoking had taken place. Researchers found that thirdhand smoke continues to have harmful health impacts for many hours after a cigarette has been extinguished. More>
   
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