January February 2009
Exiled Home
A researcher for the Human Rights Center writes about interviewing former Guantánamo detainees struggling to rebuild their lives in Afghanistan. By Andrew Moss Read more »
Lion King
Carnivore biologist Laurence Frank’s current efforts are aimed at working with tribal people to save Kenya’s dwindling lion population. By Glen Martin Read more »
Beyond the Haze
China’s ambitious plan to get companies to voluntarily increase energy efficiency is the result of a 20-year relationship with Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. By Lisa Margonelli Read more »
Plus: Cooking with Gas
Diseases without Borders
Drug-resistant strains threaten to make tuberculosis the scourge of the 21st century. By Frank Browning Read more »
Mohammed comes to Holy Hill
Even without a major Muslim population, Berkeley could become a center for Islamic scholarship. By Don Lattin Read more »
The Writers’ Guide
When it came to mentoring writers, Oakley Hall had the magic touch. By Adair Lara Read more »
Plus: Warlock Excerpt
PraxisNow You Don’t
Making the visible invisible, and vice versa. By David Pescovitz Read more »
The Ventilated Nursery
Research shows using fans may reduce SIDS risk. By Lisa D. Bennett Read more »
Shining Cities
Reflective urban surfaces could help cool the planet. By Pat Joseph Read more »
Shopping Assistant
A new digital resource could help you make purchasing decisions. By Lisa D. Bennett Read more »
Living with Fire
Q & A with fire ecologist Scott Stephens. By Anne Pinckard Read more »
ShowNot the Disney Version
A new Arabian Nights adaptation comes to Berkeley Rep. By Georgia Rowe Read more »
Playing Politics
Sarah Cahill’s A Sweeter Music provides catharsis for composers. By Martin Snapp Read more »
What Lion Laid Down with Wolff
The Blue Note 7 celebrate the birth of the legendary record label. By Andrew Gilbert Read more »
GoRenovating the Past
Behind barriers, Iraqi Kurdistan beckons. By Gail Bensinger Read more »
Free SpeechThe Newest New Deal
It looks like Obamanomics will include another return to Keynes. By Carl T. Hall Read more »
Sather GateTrue Blue
For Alumnus of the Year Bob Haas, jeans are in his genes. By Jackie Krentzman Read more »