Berkeley Seismology Lab Turns Data Into Disaster Prevention
A Berkeley seismologist helps to keep Californians safe while contributing to important research.
Energy, Climate & Environment News
How Berkeley Is Turning Waste Wood Into Green Buildings
Explore how Berkeley Wood Lab has worked to improve forest health and mitigate wildfire risk.
Creating Abundance in the Built Environment
UC Berkeley Possibility Lab’s Abundance Accelerator released three reports that focus on scarcity in the built environment.
Does Your Robo-Advisor Know You’re NOT a 30-Year-Old Millionaire?
Berkeley researchers investigates the pros and cons of automated investment advice platforms dubbed “robo-advisors.”
The Risk of Future Violence Follows Them
New research explores the ethos of violent U.S. regions.
Professor Explains Silicon Valley’s Renewed Hustle Culture
Berkeley professor explains the "hustle" culture of Silicon Valley.
Improving the Affordability of Hydrogen Fuel
A Berkeley chemist has developed a method to produce green hydrogen from water and electricity.
How the Terner Center Shaped California Housing Reform
Since 2015, research from the Center has informed policy advances in California and beyond.
Researchers Tackle Financial and Social Impacts of Climate Disasters
Berkeley researcher panelists discuss various climate disaster implications.
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.