Kavli Newsletter

Each issue of The Kavli Foundation e-newsletter includes feature stories, roundtable discussions about science, and the latest news from our community of Institutes, professors and programs. Below are published newsletters with links to each issue's feature stories and scientific discussions.

Vol 6 Issue 2

May 1, 2013

Witnessing Starbursts in Young Galaxies - The most vigorous bursts of star birth in the cosmos took place much earlier than previously thought. John E. Carlstrom (KICP), Dan P. Marrone (U.Arizona) and Joaquin D. Vieira(Caltech)

Solar Power: Is It Time for the Big Push? - In the coming years, the fastest growing source of renewable power may be solar energy. Are we ready? Harry A. Atwater, Jr. (KNI), Nathan S. Lewis (KNI), Albert Polman (AMOLF), Michael Wasielewski (Northwestern)

An Intricate Network: A More Complex Path for Memory - New findings reveal memory networks more intricate than previously believed. Bradford Dickerson (Harvard Medical School), Mayank Mehta (UCLA) and Edvard Moser (KISN)

Vol 6 Issue 1

Jan 8, 2013

Why It's More Important Than Ever for Scientists to Engage the Public - Three communications specialists state a strong case for why scientists benefit from engaging the world about their work; discussion with Robert Irion(UCSC), Tiffany Lohwater(AAAS) and Howard Schneider (Stony Brook University)

A Conversation with KIBM's Nicholas Spitzer - Words on educating the public in science; discussion with Nicholas Spitzer(UCSD/KIBM) and inaugural editor-in-chief of BrainFacts.org.

"Helping the Public Get Beyond a Blind Date With Science" - Video: Alan Alda's communication workshop evening address to scientist.