For Concrete That Lasts, Do as the Romans Did, Berkeley Scientists Find

Berkeley scientists studying concrete that is strong and intact after 2,000 years submerged in seawater on the coast of Italy say the ancient Romans have lessons to teach us about making concrete more durable and environmentally friendly.

Berkeley Origin of First Dog Park Highlighted in NY Times Magazine

A special "Innovations" issue of the New York Times Magazine on Sunday credited Berkeley as the origin of the dog park.

Moon Dust Found in Berkeley Lab Warehouse After 43 Years

Vials of moon dust picked up by the first men on the moon – Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the Apollo 9 mission – were found forgotten in a Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory warehouse by a lab archivist who was clearing out lab artifacts.

Scouts to Admit Gays – Guarded Applause in Bay Area

The Boy Scouts national leadership voted Thursday to accept openly gay members but not leaders. An Alameda den mother active in urging equal rights for gays welcomed the move but called for more action.

Big Outdoor Sculptures in SF by Artist Who Went to Cal

A year-long exhibition of eight large steel sculptures by 80-year-old artist Mark di Suvero, who attended UC Berkeley, was opened to the public at Crissy Field in San Francisco Wednesday.

Berkeley Prof Assails US-Mexico Wall in New York Times

'Take BART to Cal Football,' BART Says

If you're going to a home football game at UC Berkeley's newly refurbished stadium and want to avoid the parking woes, you can take BART to downtown Berkeley or Rockridge and hop on a free Cal football shuttle to the stadium, according to BART

Berkeley Doc Delivered Two of His Colleagues

It is an honor to be part of their lives.

Occupy the Farm Activists Plan Potluck Monday Night

One activist said a community potluck is planned for 6 p.m. Monday.

Rachel Maddow Gives Bay Area Teens an Exclusive Interview (VIDEO)

Student journalists of the Castro Valley High School newspaper scored an interview with Rachel Maddow at her book reading in Berkeley last week.

Reporter’s Notebook: Tapping the "Nonconscious" Mind for Market Research (VIDEO)

NeuroFocus: Marketing of the mind.

Reporter's Notebook: Robots in the Clouds

You used to have to store your robot's brains on the robot, but now you can store them in the clouds. Is anyone worried about the rise of the machine?

Berkeley Snaps: Housing Prices on the Rise in Berkeley?

Realtor Declan Spring says things are looking up in the Berkeley housing market.

Do You Know Where Your Food Comes From?

Next time you go to a restaurant or buy food at a supermarket think to yourself, where does this food come from?

Berkeley Snaps: Fourth Street Sidewalks Getting a Facelift

I thought the sidewalks looked pretty good already, but I guess not good enough. Check back tomorrow for a shot of three footprints right in the wet cement.

El Cerrito's "Tiger Mom" on Newsweek Cover

Amy Chua, the neighboring El Cerrito High grad who wrote the best-selling, controversial "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother," has the cover story in the March 12 issue of Newsweek about Chinese "Tiger Women" who became self-made billionaires.

Free Medical Services March 22-25 at Oakland Coliseum

The California affiliate of the Remote Area Medical Foundation (RAM) will hold a clinic at the Oakland Coliseum to treat the public

What's the Most Bike-Friendly Business in the East Bay?

The East Bay Bicycle Coalition is seeking nominations for the 3rd Annual Bike-Friendly Business Awards, with a deadline of March 25. What's your pick?