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Nobel Laureate Saul Perlmutter lectures on the expanding universe
Excellence in Research
World-class faculty and researchers are changing the way we understand and interact with the world.
UC Berkeley students showcase their capstone projects
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A long legacy of innovations and leaders that have created groundbreaking products, revolutionary companies, and entirely new industries.
Berkeley researchers lead the way in using AI and data science to accelerate discovery
Data Science, AI & Robotics
UC Berkeley has a rich ecosystem in AI and data science that brings together strong teams of faculty, researchers, students, and alumni.
Geobiologist Jillian Banfield investigates how microbial communities respond to a changing climate
Energy, Climate & Environment
UC Berkeley and Berkeley Lab are pooling their vast expertise to help achieve an affordable, sustainable, and clean supply of global energy.
Laboratory breakthroughs contribute to the excellence of health research at Berkeley
Health
Berkeley is a leader in health research leveraging a multidisciplinary approach rooted in strong collaborations across the campus and beyond.
Japanese historical map from UC Berkeley’s David Rumsey collection
International & Area Studies
Exploring the world and tackling global problems.
Latest Research News
March 11, 2025
Scientists Discover New Heavy-Metal Molecule ‘Berkelocene’
Chemists at Berkeley have made pioneering discoveries regarding the chemistry of transuranium elements.
March 11, 2025
Investigating the Psychedelic Blue Lotus of Egypt, Where Ancient Magic Meets Modern Science
Berkeley researchers use liquid chromatography to analyze the blue lotus plant at a chemical level.
March 10, 2025
Researchers and Students Gather in Sproul Plaza To ‘Stand Up for Science’
Thousands of people gather at UC Berkeley to protest ongoing or threatened cuts to federal research funds, part of a day of action organized by research scientists around the country.