Posts by Lila Thulin

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

Science & environment

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

As a series of historic fires continue to burn in L.A., scholars offer insight into their causes and fallout.

An extended family (grandparents, mother, small child, father) eat. and serve Thanksgiving table in this black-and-white photograph.

Arts & culture

How to think about Thanksgiving like a food historian

In a black and white photograph, a group of people, including children, stand in front of the White House holding signs that say

Politics & society

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

People

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

Richard Allen, in a suit, points to a large printout of smartphone screens showing how the MyShake app works.

Berkeley to lead ‘Innovation Hub’ helping turn basic research into innovative businesses