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Rubinsky elected to NAI

Department of Bioengineering - Tue, 12/12/2023 - 10:50

head and shoulders photo of Rubinsky, outdoors, blurred background

Congratulations to Professor Boris Rubinsky, elected to the National Academy of Inventors. Rubinsky is known for developing a variety of new technologies in the fields of medicine and biomaterials, including a minimally invasive surgical technique called irreversible electroporation, work in cryopreservation, and the 3D printing of biomaterials.
Categories: Science News

California forests are healthier when burned—or thinned

College of Natural Resources - Tue, 12/12/2023 - 10:35
Image of prescribed burning in forest December 12, 2023

A 20-year experiment led by UC Berkeley researchers confirms that prescribed burning, thinning, or a combination of both can reduce wildfire risk and boost a forest’s resilience to climate change.

How algae protect against sudden changes in sunlight

College of Natural Resources - Mon, 12/11/2023 - 09:01
An image of green algae floating on the surface of a pond. December 11, 2023

PMB professor Krishna Niyogi co-led a study on photoprotective memory in algae, which may help scientists develop more productive plants and improve crop yields.