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September 4, 2025
Watch a Professor Explain Agroecology in 101 Seconds
Drawing both from ecological sciences and generations of farming wisdom, agroecology aims to create more sustainable ways to grow food.
September 4, 2025
Can the ‘Good’ Bacteria in Your Mouth Act As Probiotic Cavity Fighters?
UC Berkeley professor is trying to understand how oral bacteria make biofilms and tip the balance to prevent cavities.
September 4, 2025
The Ultra-Rich Have Lower Tax Rates
Berkeley economists found that the total effective tax rates paid by the 400 richest Americans have declined sharply in recent years.