Posts by Jason Pohl

A portrait of Nelson Graburn

People

Nelson Graburn, UC Berkeley professor who studied the effects and meaning of tourism, dies at 88

Graburn helped establish Berkeley as a hub for the study of tourism.

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Research

Investigating the psychedelic blue lotus of Egypt, where ancient magic meets modern science

protesters in a crowd with signs reading Science Saves Lives, Don't Silence Science and Fascism Hates Science

Campus & community

Researchers and students gather in Sproul Plaza to ‘Stand up for Science’

Ukrainian president Zelensky is seated next to President Trump

Politics & society

As Trump upends foreign policy, Berkeley scholar sees irreparable damage to U.S. power and prestige

A gold-tinted composite photo showing four people awarded scholarships from the Robinson International Scholars Program. Three of the people look toward the camera, while one, with her hands on her hips, looks proudly to the side

After life as refugees, these UC Berkeley students strive to tackle global problems

susan stone portrait

Susan Stone named dean of Berkeley Social Welfare

a trainer wearing dark clothing kneels and directs a student who is doing a squat with dumbbells

When student stress levels are high, this UC Berkeley program turns to exercise as medicine

A charred building, surrounded by debris and ash with a view through the structure toward a white-painted home that is intact and undamaged by fire.

What’s next for home insurance in California after the Los Angeles fires?

A helicopter in the center frame drops water on a fire as yellowish smoke clouds the sky.

Health, housing and the path ahead: UC Berkeley researchers on the Los Angeles fires

Trump may be planning a sharp, extended conflict with California, experts say

Two monkeys sit on a branch, with one looking disapprovingly toward the other.

Do animals get jealous like people? Researchers say it’s complicated.

several rows of soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages on a shelf

Bay Area soda taxes don’t just affect sales. They help change people’s minds.

People inside a vehicle hand boxes of food to others outside the vehicle while also coordinating where the various apartments are located.

UC police and students deliver 100 turkeys and Thanksgiving fixins to University Village families

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How World War I helps explain what gave rise to Trump’s second term

With a row of American flags on the left and right side of the frame, Donald Trump walks in the distance while supporters cheer

UC Berkeley scholars say the economy, sexism and conspiracies fueled Trump’s reelection

A robotic hand types on a computer keyboard, signifying the advances in AI technology's ability to be creative and craft stories.

Don’t worry. Study shows you’re likely a more creative writer than ChatGPT. For now.