Prescribed Burning Helps Store Forest Carbon
New research explores how regular prescribed burns promote carbon sequestration in live trees and plants.
Heat Waves Depress Sea Urchin Reproduction
New research shows that hotter temperatures may be altering sea urchin populations.
Researchers Pioneer Greener Way To Extract Rare Earth Elements
New research details sustainable biomining approaches with genetically engineered viruses.
Stories Spur Passage of Two California Laws on Policing
California passes two laws to reform policing due to investigative stories
2025 Study: New Zealand, Hawaii continue to lead on inclusion
Read the newest inclusiveness index report of the United States and countries worldwide.
Launch of Knowledge Hub to Highlight California Research
UC Berkeley and CalMatters launch Knowledge Hub that will connect lawmakers, policy advocates, and the public with leading-edge insights.
In Red State Redistricting Wars, Democrats Have Few Good Options
Berkeley political science professor comments on the recent proposed changes to congressional district mapping.
How the US Became a Science Superpower
UC experts utilize historical events to explain how the U.S. became a science superpower.
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.
Bridging Project Seeks To Cross Professor-Graduate Student Divides
A listening and reflection session will bring UC Berkeley faculty and graduate students together in pursuit of a more inclusive environment.
Berkeley Scientist Looks Back at American Nutritional Guidelines
Berkeley nutrition research scientist explores how the history of American nutritional guidelines informs major changes being proposed today.
Watch an Economics Professor Explain Foreign Aid in 101 Seconds
A Berkeley economics professor dives deeper into the policy of foreign aid.
Berkeley Talks: Berkeley Scholars Unpack What’s at Stake for U.S. Democracy
Berkeley journalism students interview experts to help make sense of the new orders, actions and policies coming out of the White House.
Three Standout Stories Uncovered by the California Local News Fellowship
Reporters participating in the UC Berkeley School of Journalism-based program share about their mutual experiences.
$6 Million Gift Establishes Thelton E. Henderson ’62 Chair in Civil Rights Law
A generous gift honors the distinguished Berkeley Law alumnus, his pioneering legal legacy and his passion for creating a fairer and more just society.
‘We the People’ Is an Ideal of American Democracy. What’s Gone Wrong?
A report from the Democracy Policy Lab at UC Berkeley finds Americans are confused about the meaning and practices of democracy and deeply distrustful of public institutions.
Berkeley Talks: Feeding the World Without ‘Eating the Earth’
A Berkeley professor Timothy Bowles and journalist discuss the impact of our current agricultural methods and debate the ways we can ramp up food production without causing more harm to the environment.
University Alliance is Training Students to Strengthen Tribal Systems
The Native FEWS Alliance is one of hundreds of programs affected by National Science Foundation funding cuts.
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.
Nearly 40% of Companies Missed 2020 Climate Targets With No Consequences
A new study found that companies faced no significant penalties from the market or from stakeholders for failing to meet their targets.
Life Cycles of Some Insects Adapt Well to a Changing Climate
New research shows grasshoppers that overwinter as juveniles have a head start on those that emerge in the spring.
Is the Bay Area Prepared for Major Wildfires?
A UC Berkeley-led team is using computer simulations to stress-test the region’s disaster preparedness and educate the public about wildfire safety.
What’s Next for Home Insurance in California After the Los Angeles Fires?
The former insurance commissioner of California explains the stakes of the current wildfire emergency and what might happen next.
Health, Housing and the Path Ahead: UC Berkeley Researchers on the Los Angeles Fires
As a series of historic fires continue to burn in L.A., scholars offer insight into their causes and fallout.
Introducing the Climate and Society Center at UC Berkeley
New center will aim to accelerate California’s equitable transition to renewable energy and zero-carbon emissions through research and collaboration.
What a Century-Old Grapevine Reveals About a Disease That Plagues Wine Country
Berkeley researchers used bacterial DNA from a 120-year-old herbarium specimen to reconstruct the history of Pierce’s disease in California.
Do Animals Get Jealous Like People? Researchers Say It’s Complicated.
New UC Berkeley research looks at years of studies into whether non-human animals have a similar sense of fairness.
A New Timeline for Neanderthal Interbreeding With Modern Humans
Surviving Neanderthal genes in modern genomes tell a story of thousands of years of interactions.
More Californians Recognize Climate Change Is Caused Mostly by Human Activities
New survey sheds light on various Californian opinions regarding global climate change.
12 Amazing UC Discoveries of 2024
Look back on some of 2024’s most memorable discoveries from UC research.
UC Berkeley Study Uncovers the Mafia’s Role in Italy’s Wildfire Crisis
Berkeley researchers link the surge in wildfire outbreaks to the weaponization of fire by the Sicilian Mafia.
Can Ecotourism Help Promote and Celebrate Cultural Diversity and Biodiversity?
A new study integrates biology, anthropology, music, and geography to highlight areas with the greatest potential for sustainable ecotourism development.
Helping Nevada’s Rural and Indigenous Communities Navigate the Renewable Energy Boom
Berkeley professor's research helps Nevada’s rural communities and Indigenous groups navigate a boom of renewable energy production.
Breakthrough in Capturing ‘Hot’ CO2 From Industrial Exhaust
Chemists have discovered a porous material that can capture CO2 at temperatures close to those of many industrial exhaust streams
New Berkeley Climate Action Proof-of-Concept Program
Launch of the BCAPP provides an opportunity for faculty to accelerate their climate-focused technologies and translate their research into commercial solutions for lasting environmental impact.
Project 2025 Could Be Disastrous for the Climate. Legal Scholars Are Preparing To Fight Back.
Berkeley professor says regardless of who the next president is, proponents will continue to push for this "straightforward statement of climate denial."
Capturing Carbon From the Air Just Got Easier
Berkeley researchers have found a type of porous material that quickly sucks up carbon dioxide from ambient air.
World Humanities Report Warns of Extinction Risk to Human Knowledge
The ambitious World Humanities report is a six-year global effort that includes 10 recommendations for how to protect the humanities.
Using AI and iNaturalist, Scientists Build One of the Highest Resolution Maps Yet of California Plants
With the help of deep learning, scientists have leveraged citizen science data from iNaturalist to create the highest resolution map yet of plant distributions throughout California.
Study Links Hurricanes to Higher Death Rates Long After Storms Pass
New research reveals hurricanes and tropical storms in the United States cause a surge of deaths for nearly 15 years after a storm hits.
Evaluating Benefits of EV Subsidies Under the Inflation Reduction Act
A new study shows that electric vehicle tax credits decreased climate pollution and benefited US vehicle manufacturers but have mixed benefits relative to taxpayer costs.
New Model Sheds Light on How Wildfires Spread Through Communities
New insights could lead to more effective mitigation that saves lives and property.
Has a UC Berkeley chemistry lab discovered the holy grail of plastic recycling?
"But new research from a team of chemists at UC Berkeley suggests a glimmer of hope when it comes to the thorny problem of recycling plastics — one that may allow us to have our cake, and potentially take a very small bite, too." This research was first featured on UC Berkeley News.
California Has Dramatically Improved Its Air Quality, but Racial Disparities Persist
The state’s aggressive emissions policies have reduced exposure to PM2.5 air pollution by 65% since 2000, but low-income communities of color still breathe the dirtiest air.
Can Fungi Turn Food Waste Into the Next Culinary Sensation?
UC Berkeley postdoc makes the case for Neurospora-laced oat pulp and cheesy moldy bread.
Can an Aquifer be Injured? Scholar Brings a Disability Lens to Ecological Repair
Sunaura Taylor' new book Disabled Ecologies, document how residents organized one of the earliest and most successful environmental justice movements in the country.
New Computer Vision-Based System Monitors Seasonal Dynamics of Tropical Water
Research could help communities most impacted by climate change.
Reforestation is More Cost-Effective Than Previously Thought
Well-planned reforestation projects have up to 10 times more low-cost carbon removal potential than previous estimates
Researchers Reveal a Hidden Factor in California’s Insurance Crisis: The ‘Winner’s Curse’
As lawmakers scramble to reform homeowners’ insurance regulations, a new study examines how insurers are pricing wildfire risk — and how different strategies can significantly impact premiums.
Wildfires Increasingly Threaten Oil and Gas Drill Sites, Compounding Potential Health Risks, Study Says
"With an issue that we know is going to worsen as climate change progresses, we have an opportunity to take proactive action to prevent future harms," UC Berkeley assistant professor David J.X. González said.