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Rubinsky elected to NAI
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
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
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.