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Nobel Laureate Saul Perlmutter lectures on the expanding universe
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Geobiologist Jillian Banfield investigates how microbial communities respond to a changing climate
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July 9, 2025
UC Berkeley Scientists Uncover Neural Mechanisms Behind Long-Term Memory
For the first time, neuroscientists have recorded activity from hundreds of neurons simultaneously in bats, providing new clues into how memories are stored.
July 9, 2025
Wildfire Season Is Here. UC Berkeley Scholars Are Helping Bay Area Communities Prepare.
A UC Berkeley professor and his students are applying advanced wildfire simulation tools to help neighborhoods understand their specific wildfire risks.
July 9, 2025
This Class Traces the Evolution of American Friendship
A UC Berkeley American studies course looks at the ways we’ve found connection with each other throughout history and examines the role of social media in modern friendships.