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Three dried grapevine specimens, mounted on paper, are spread across a table. Behind the table stand two individuals who are smiling at the camera. Storage cabinets that are filled with file folders can be seen in the background.

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.

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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.

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A New Timeline for Neanderthal Interbreeding With Modern Humans

Surviving Neanderthal genes in modern genomes tell a story of thousands of years of interactions.

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More Californians Recognize Climate Change Is Caused Mostly by Human Activities

New survey sheds light on various Californian opinions regarding global climate change.

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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.

A float showing hummingbirds native to Pasto, a city in southern Colombia, on display during the Great Parade of the city’s "Festival of Negros y Blancos.” The festival tells the story of Colombia, Indigenous traditions, slavery, and independence, and dates back to the celebrations that Indigenous peoples in this region held to give thanks for the harvests. The Great Parade features floats that depict ancestral figures, myths and legends, and local biodiversity. Photo by Maria Angelica Guerrero Quintana.

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.

Sheep rancher Gracian Uhalde (right) shows Meg Mills-Novoa an access road on his Steptoe Valley property, which a pumped storage hydropower developer proposed using without consent. Construction of a geothermal plant in Dixie Valley has halted over concerns for the endangered Dixie Valley toad. Photos by Sophia Borgias.

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.

Water vapor emerging from cooling towers at an industrial plant. Water is used to cool exhaust gases to a temperature at which carbon capture is possible with aqueous amines. A new UC Berkeley material can capture carbon dioxide at the high temperatures common of various industrial exhausts, avoiding the need to expend energy and water to cool the emissions for decarbonization. Courtesy of Brentwood Industries

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

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

A helicopter dropping water on a California wildfire in rugged terrain, backlit by a setting sun filtered through multiple layers of smoke.

New Model Sheds Light on How Wildfires Spread Through Communities

New insights could lead to more effective mitigation that saves lives and property.

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