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August 22, 2025
Nobel Laureate Jennifer Doudna on CRISPR and the Future of Gene Editing
Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna speaks on how the idea CRISPR came to be, and its endless applications in the field of biology.
August 22, 2025
Black Teachers Are Essential — and at Risk
Berkeley research shows that in classes led by Black teachers, Black students were more often happier and more academically successful, and more likely to enroll in honors courses.
August 21, 2025
Ripple Bugs Inspire a Novel Propulsion System for Miniature Robots
A robot mimics a bug's effective system for skittering about on the water surface.