Thursday, April 9



Tracing out a scientific discovery

The Fowler Museum of Cultural History’s “Ecce Homology” is one exhibit that has a science behind the art. A late addition to the Fowler’s multi-faceted exhibition called “From the Verandah: Art, Buddhism, Presence,” “Ecce Homology” uses Asia’s staple crop to explore the genomic relationships that give form and function to both humans and rice. Read more...





New state finance adviser appointed

The University of California faces uncertain times ahead. Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger’s appointment of Donna Arduin as finance director could exacerbate the situation. Schwarzenegger had originally hired Arduin to audit California’s finances in an effort to get to the root of California’s budget deficit, which experts predict will total more than $8 billion next year. Read more...