January 2019 – July 2022
Although few people are on Berkeley Lab’s main site, the trees, shrubs, grass, and weeds continue to grow, which pose a danger as wildfire season nears. That keeps Berkeley Lab landscaper Tien Huynh and his co-workers busy. Read more about their essential work. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/04/11/on-site-superstar-tien-huynh-and-the-groundskeeping-team/
This photo feature provides images and videos capturing what life is like while the Lab has been on standby for the last several weeks. It highlights the empty environs of the hill, our superstar employees working on site, and efforts for the Lab community to stay connected. https://berkeleylab.exposure.co/berkeley-lab-on-standy?source=share-berkeleylab
Researchers at Berkeley Lab and UC Berkeley working in the Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials, a DOE Energy Frontier Research Center, have developed an antiferromagnetic switch for computer memory and processing applications. This advance could help to advance spintronics. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2020/04/09/tuning-magnetic-spin-for-memory/
Evelyn Davies, EH&S, found a double rainbow over the Lab last February and it seems to originate downhill from the ALS area. Does that mean the pot of gold is at the ATM machine? Send your rainbow photo that includes the Lab to communications@lbl.gov.
This Friday’s rainbow at the Lab comes from David von Damm, interim division director, Security and Emergency Services. Send us your Lab rainbow picture.
Anothai Thanachareonkit was picking up essential equipment from Bldg. 90 this past Sunday evening and was able to capture this gorgeous rainbow. At the end of a crazy week, it is nice to see that the rainbow ends at the Lab.
It’s gray today, but the Lab’s Kelly Owen captured some blue sky and beautiful clouds near the Molecular Foundry last week.
One of the giant sequoia redwoods near Building 33 needs to be removed. The Lab’s consulting arborist says the tree is dying and has become a falling hazard. Removal of this tree should promote the health of the other sequoias in the grove. The tree will be chipped on-site and returned to the earth.
Those of us who work on the Hill are fortunate enough to share space with wildlife. But co-existing with our critters requires some caution, especially when it comes to deer. They often hang near and dart across Lab roadways, so drivers are reminded to follow speed limits and pay attention.
Spring is the birthing season for deer and there are numerous fawns and mothers roaming the Lab’s hillsides. They often dart across roadways, so drivers should be aware and use caution. If one deer passes, wait a few moments. Often a mother or baby will follow. Click for more tips. https://www.nativeanimalrescue.org/understanding-deer/