January 2019 – July 2022
As we head into the hottest and driest months of the year, it’s a good time to familiarize yourself with words and phrases associated with fire season. Learn more and get answers to some common questions about hot weather advisories, fire warnings, and smoke event alerts. https://securityandemergencyservices.lbl.gov/2022/07/08/the-heat-is-on-fire-season-terms-you-need-to-know/
The Bay Area’s four DOE national labs are hosting a Summer Food Bank Drive benefiting local food banks from July 1-31. As of July 13, Berkeley Lab has raised $2,225, and together the four labs have raised $16,965. Visit our food drive site to learn more about how you can donate or volunteer. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/food-bank-2021/home
The Lab’s Emergency Management Department will hold a quarterly personnel accountability drill on Thursday, July 14, around 9:30 a.m., for those who have badged into the Lab’s hill site that day. Respond promptly if alerted. And if you haven’t already, please sign up for LabAlert. https://securityandemergencyservices.lbl.gov/2022/07/11/personnel-accountability-drill-thursday-july-14/
Learn how scientists are putting the gene-editing tool, CRISPR, to work by tackling the causes of climate change in a Midday Science Cafe on Thursday, July 21 at noon. Some examples are reducing dependence on fossil fuels and counteracting its effects on industries such as agriculture. https://gcr.lbl.gov/community/midday-cafe
How have various Asian cultures chosen to evidence wealth, status, and power? Usually through their jewelry. Marvel at some of these opulent, fantastical, and awesome displays. Learn more on Tuesday, July 19 at 4 p.m. in the second talk hosted by the Asian Pacific Islander Employee Resource Group. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=M280N29tMHFsbTBtam45ZnFmYWt1OXNla3AgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Nitrogen in treated municipal wastewater has been linked to algal blooms that can devastate coastal ecosystems. Studies done at ALS helped scientists to better understand nitrogen removal from wastewater in horizontal levees — gently sloping strips of land used for subsurface water treatment. https://als.lbl.gov/removing-nitrogen-from-wastewater-using-horizontal-levees/
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is releasing images today providing the sharpest infrared image of the distant universe to date. Components for the telescope were tested at the Lab’s 88″ cyclotron with heavy ions, testing memory chips, resolver-to-digital converters, and power components. https://www.nasa.gov/webbfirstimages
Spending time outside is a great way to be physically active, reduce stress, and get some Vitamin D. But too much sun can cause problems. Protect your skin from the sun. Learn tips on how you can work and play outside without raising your risk of skin cancer. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tsp02V7X2r6gui7omJBjoY1FbE5ZqGPBJ8g_K8UlsH0/edit
From skipping the straw to keeping a shopping bag on hand, learn some tips on making your lunch more sustainable, whether you’re packing lunch to come to the Lab, going on a picnic, or getting takeout. https://sbl.lbl.gov/category/news/#Sustainable%20Lunch%20Tips
Travel for Blair Edwards, Senior Security Operations Manager at the Lab, is usually between the Security Operations Center and the Lab’s gates. For the past 25 years though, his travels were focused on securing America’s air space. Blair shares summer and travel tips. Note: Don’t pack live crabs. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/weareberkeleylab/supporting-science/blair-edwards