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In 1946, imported beetles were released against toxic St. Johnswort in northern California; by 1957, the weed had fallen to less than 1% of its former abundanceBy the 1940s, European Klamathweed had established itself as a major rangeland threat in California. To combat this invasive species, leaf ...- Scientists cored Clear Lake, finding ancient pollen records in sediment that reveal how California forests changed with past climate shiftsThe sediment cores from Clear Lake present a captivating window into California's forest history over the last half-million years. Research...
- US govt tightens work rules for international studentsA federal memo dated Aug. 24 said the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), part of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, had "obs...
- ‘As far away as possible’: Why Norway’s new King Haakon once fled royal life for CaliforniaNorway's new King Haakon VIII ascended the throne after his father's death. He once sought distance from royal life and its constant public...
- Nobel-winning chemist born to Palestinian refugees grew up with 9 siblings in one room without running water or electricity; after moving to the US in 1980, he developed technology to harvest water from dry desert air without electricityOmar M. Yaghi, a distinguished Nobel laureate, grew up in Jordan, where he faced the harsh reality of water scarcity. This early challenge ...
- Indian NASA worker completed 3-year BSc in Maths degree in one year, went to University of Berkeley, was hailed as ‘Genius of Genius' before becoming a teacher at IIT. Then he lost everything: ‘Was seen near garbage…'Vashishtha Narayan Singh’s life story seems like someone straight from a film. It began with a lot of promise, as the late academic was hai...
- Meta settlement puts social media industry on notice: 'There will be more'Wednesday's historic settlement between Meta and dozens of US states could be just the start of a wave that will ripple across the social m...
- UC Berkeley, UC Davis pause Course Credit CPT applications after ICE warningUC Berkeley and UC Davis have paused Course Credit CPT applications for international students following new ICE guidance and increased fed...
- ICE arrests jumped to nearly 50,000 in July, the highest monthly total of Trump's second termUS Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 49,571 people in July, the highest monthly total since Donald Trump returned to offic...
- Quote of the Day by Gregory Peck: “I don't lecture and I don't grind any axes. I just want to… – Inspiring lessons on entertainment, storytelling, creativity, experiences and why the show must go on by the American Actor known for his powerful performances, timeless acting and deep insights on opinions and human natureQuote of the Day by Gregory Peck: Gregory Peck’s quote, “I don't lecture and I don't grind any axes. I just want to entertain,” explores th...
- ICE plans $500,000 insurance cover for local police helping with immigration arrestsUS Immigration and Customs Enforcement is considering subsidising liability insurance for state and local police officers who help enforce ...
- Five major floods followed Pajaro's 1949 levee construction; a 2023 breach sent water through homes within 3 hours and costing $300 million; UC Berkeley researchers are now recreating the watershed digitally to show how new barriers could change the next floodFlood risk is hard to picture until water is inside your home. UC Berkeley researchers are building a digital twin of California’s Lower Pa...
- Trump's 2024 grocery photo op now haunts Republicans in the midtermsRising grocery and fuel prices are emerging as a political vulnerability for US Republicans ahead of the November midterms. Despite Donald ...
- Quote of the day by Susan Sontag: ‘It’s all about paying attention. Attention is vitality. It connects…’ – American author on why paying attention can make life richer, more curious and more aliveSusan Sontag, an influential American writer, advocated for deeper attention in life. She urged people to look harder and remain curious ab...
- Quote of the day by Ursula K. Le Guin: ‘Love doesn't just sit there, like a stone, it has to be…’ – American author on why love has to be made, remade and made newUrsula K. Le Guin viewed love as an active creation, not a fixed object. Her famous quote compares love to bread, which must be continually...
- Trump's attack on 'birth tourism' faces uphill legal battle after Supreme Court rulingPresident Trump issued executive orders targeting birth tourism after a Supreme Court ruling. Legal experts believe these new actions are l...
- Scientists uncover how ancient Roman concrete became more durable over nearly 2,000 yearsResearchers have made significant strides in understanding the enduring nature of ancient Roman concrete, which has surprisingly withstood ...
- Quote of the Day by Gregory Peck: “It just seems silly to me that something so right and simple has to be… – Inspiring lessons on equality, fairness, social responsibility, courage and why truth and justice go hand in hand by the American actor known for his powerful performances and deep insights on morality and human rightsQuote of the Day by Gregory Peck: Gregory Peck’s quote, “It just seems silly to me that something so right and simple has to be fought for ...
- Psychology explains why you crave junk food when you're stressed - and why it's so hard to resistEmotional stress disrupts brain reward systems, heightening the desire for sugary and fatty treats as individuals begin to associate these ...
- A 2026 study is challenging researchers established thought on origin of humankind traces back to 539 million years ago. Here's howNearly all of the animal life on Earth now have similar features on left and right sides, as well as a head and an anus. Before the fossils...
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