San Andreas Quakes
Show Cyclical Pattern
By Keay Davidson

Nadeau

Scientists have found striking evidence of a three-year cycle of earthquakes on the San Andreas Fault, a development that might lead to the first practical short-term earthquake forecasting in central California. The new research, which one expert called a tour de force of geoscience, suggests that the next peak of the cycle is likely to come late this year. But don't panic. In an interview, one of the study's two authors, geophysicist Robert Nadeau of the UC Berkeley Seismographic Laboratory and a guest in Earth Sciences at Berkeley Lab, emphasized that he was not formally forecasting an imminent surge in either small or large quakes. Full story.

Forum: Green Energy
Saves Greenbacks
By John Dodge

Wiser

Clean energy advocates from around the country recently gathered in Olympia, WA with a unified message for the 2004 state Legislature. It goes like this: A greater investment in green energy would be good for the state economy. Thirteen states already have laws on the books that require utilities to deliver to their customers a certain amount of renewable energy, said Ryan Wiser, a scientist with Berkeley Lab. Full story.

Science Beat Highlights
ALS, NCEM Birthdays

A new special edition of Berkeley Lab's Science Beat highlights the 20-year anniversary of the National Center for Electron Microscopy, and the Advanced Light Source’s 10th birthday. Also included are stories on the world’s most powerful magnet, which is now housed here at the Lab, and making “relocatable” classrooms healthier and more energy efficient. Go here to read the full articles.


Wall-to-Wall Property
Inventory Next Month

Division Property Representatives and Coordinators equipped with scanners will aim at capturing all 17,000-plus DOE-numbered assets used at the Lab, beginning early next month. Property Custodians who know the exact location of their assets are key to a smooth and successful inventory. In preparation for the equipment count, Property Management is encouraging all employees to review their records for accuracy well before the inventory begins. Changes in status or location should be reported to the home Division. Go here for a list of property contacts by Division and web link to records.

Location Change for
Computer Classes

As a reminder to employees taking computer classes at the Lab, the location has changed from Building 51L to Building 90-0026.