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Nobel Laureate Saul Perlmutter lectures on the expanding universe
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World-class faculty and researchers are changing the way we understand and interact with the world.

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Berkeley researchers lead the way in using AI and data science to accelerate discovery
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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
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Japanese historical map from UC Berkeley’s David Rumsey collection
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Latest Research News
May 21, 2025
Global Study Finds Most People Want Gender-Balanced Government
A new international study concludes that people see gender-balanced government as better for policy — and better for democracy.
May 21, 2025
Are Groovy Brains More Efficient?
A new study finds that the depth of small grooves in the brain's surface is linked to stronger network connectivity and better reasoning ability.
May 15, 2025
GSPP Researchers on How to Reform California’s Cap-and-Trade Program
Researchers detail how to fix millions in waste in California’s cap-and-trade program.