Reconstructing Evolutionary History and Processes: Insights from Analysis of Present-day and Ancient GenomesMy lab uses genetic data from present-day and ancient individuals as a tool to understand human evolution, adaptation and disease. The historical signatures of past events such as population mixtures and expansions, as well as human diseases and natural selection, have left traces in our genomes. We combine population genetics ...
We seek to define the capability that has enabled humans to develop the civilization we have, and that distinguishes us from other species. “Intelligence” does not work here because we have no agreed definition of what intelligence is or how an intelligent entity behaves. We need a concept that is ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Gamechanger: California Sues ExxonMobil Over Plastic Recycling Lies - LivestreamOn Monday, September 23, 2024 California Attorney General Rob Bonta launched a game changing lawsuit against ExxonMobil, the largest producer of single-use plastic polymers, for its role in deceiving the public about plastic recycling and chemical recycling. This groundbreaking lawsuit seeks to hold major players in the plastics industry accountable ...
Humans are modifying the atmosphere around us??"from climate change to air pollution??"in ways that feedback on society. Emissions of both long- and short-lived pollutants have local and global impacts, with large spatial variability. As we transition our infrastructure to mitigate and adapt to our changing climate and environment, we need ...
AI and Cloud computing’s power growth will increase US electric power consumption by 2% (2026) and to 8% (2030) (EIA,GS). Jevon’s paradox has overcome 50 years of energy efficiency improvements, driving computing power consumption to TerawattHours (BIG!). This growth both power grid stability and decarbonization, datacenters are slowing the retirement ...
