Irvine startup pulls water out of the air
Research pioneered at UC Berkeley by Nobel laureate Omar Yaghi is heading to market: a shippin
Biologists Employ AI to Analyze Hi-Res Microscopic Data
High-resolution microscopes are generating images of cells and embryos to train an biological AI models.
Scientists Split Gentoo Penguins into Four Species
Biologists find a newly recognized “cryptic” species of gentoo penguins.
UC Berkeley Biodegradable Fabric Research Awarded $10M
Berkeley researcher investigates how protein-based spider silk creates new fiber materials.
For This Environmental Health Researcher, Science Is an ‘Act of Hope’
Berkeley public health professor works to protect communities from environmental harms.
Intersection of Climate Change, Infrastructure, and Public Health
how climate change-induced groundwater rise presents urgent challenges for public health and environmental policy.
Four UC Berkeley Professors Win Illustrious Guggenheim Fellowships
Two historians, a biologist and a bioengineer will receive a stipend to pursue independent work under “the freest possible conditions.”
Sunbirds Suck, Scientists Find. Hummingbirds Don’t.
Berkeley researchers analyze the evolution patters of hummingbirds and sunbirds.
Giving Plastic a Second Life
A Berkeley Engineering alum is turning plastic waste into economic opportunity through her recycling company in Uganda.
Plant Evolution in Response to Climate Change
Simultaneous experiments pinpointed genetic variants associated with successful adaptation to climate change.
Birds Do It, Bees Do It … Sip Alcohol, That Is
Biologists found low levels of alcohol in the nectar of flowers at UC Botanical Garden.
Researchers Grow Targeted Cancer-Fighting Immune Cells
New immune cell research could lead to cancer-cell killing abilities while reducing side effects.
The Intricate Science of Wayfinding
A new series workshops will feature master navigators teaching everything from traditional canoe technology to ancient star-mapping.
Nobel Laureate Omar Yaghi on Turning Air Into Water for All
A Berkeley chemist recounts his journey from being an immigrant to his work in chemistry today.
What Do Parasitic Worms and Wages Have in Common?
A landmark Berkeley project in Kenya shows treating children's intestinal parasites boosts the lives of the next generation.
The True Carbon Cost of Northern Wildfires
Research shows that current climate estimates fail to fully account for carbon released from smoldering organic soils.
Urine Tests Confirm Alcohol Consumption in Chimps
New research shows that apes ingest significant alcohol from the fermented fruit in their diet.
Listeria Bacteria Leads to Unique Cancer Therapy
A new startup attempts to use Listeria to improve survival in children with leukemia.
An Evolutionary Biologist Makes the Case for Pausing AI
A researcher warns that we may be playing with high-stakes technology we don't fully understand.
Mapping the Hazards Lurking Beneath the Cascade Volcanoes
A researcher uses advanced chemical analyses to probe where magma is stored in each volcano.
How Penguins Reshape Puma Habits in Patagonia
Berkeley researchers explore behavioral and population changes in the Patagonian ecosystem.
New Research for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Resurfaces
Researchers analyze data collected over 20 years for extraterrestrial intelligence.
A New ‘Hypertropical’ Climate Is Emerging in the Amazon
Trees are being increasingly exposed to deadly stress due to climate changes.
New Tool Helps Countries Achieve Environmental Goals
The new tool aims to provide analytical and computing power to various countries.
New Ways To Fight Parasitic Diseases
New research on circadian rhythms might hold the key to fighting parasitic diseases.
Why Social Context Is the Key for Improving Modern Medicine
A UC Berkeley professor equips policymakers and clinicians with a toolkit to make more informed health decisions.
Can All Life Copy DNA Unambiguously Into Proteins?
A study finds that one microbe tolerates a little flexibility in interpreting the genetic code, contradicting a 60-year-old doctrine.
Nobel Laureate Randy Schekman's Journey in Science
Berkeley Nobel Laureate explains the molecular building blocks of life.
Improving the Affordability of Hydrogen Fuel
A Berkeley chemist has developed a method to produce green hydrogen from water and electricity.
Rising Seas Put 5,500 Toxic Sites at Risk of Flooding by 2100
New research identifies neighborhoods at risk from coastal floods.
Did the First Animal Look Like a Sponge or a Comb Jelly?
New research points to sponges, not the comb jellies, as the root of the animal tree of life.
The Surprising Ecological Benefits of Cows
Berkeley researchers explain how cows are critical to the environment.
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.
Sperm Whales Communicate Similar to Humans
The way sperm whales communicate may be more similar to human language than previously thought.
Researchers Pioneer Greener Way To Extract Rare Earth Elements
New research details sustainable biomining approaches with genetically engineered viruses.
Nature Provides a Blueprint for Healing
From marine mussels to mice, Messersmith draws on biology to develop cutting-edge materials for medicine.
Finch Chirps Are More Than Mindless Chatter
A Berkeley study dives deeper into the communication and interaction between zebra finches.
New Study Suggests Chimpanzees Might Be Rational Thinkers
Chimpanzees may have more in common with human thinkers than previously thought.
Parasitic Worms Rely on Static Electricity To Find Prey in Midair
New research suggests nematodes leap from the ground to infect flies with the help of a static electrical charge.
Researchers Discover Two Serious Fungal Diseases
Two serious fungal diseases have been discovered to be no longer confined to their endemic regions.
National Academy of Medicine Adds Two From UC Berkeley
Newly elected National Academy of Medicine members have worked on mobile phone microscopes and health disparities.
Most Agricultural Workers Have Been Exposed to Wildfires
Berkeley researchers conducted a sweeping survey of California farmworkers on their experience working during wildfires.
Watch a Professor Explain Synthetic Plant Biology in 101 Seconds
Learn how a professor works to create therapeutic compounds, better nutrition and new forms of fuel.
The Impact of Urban Greening on Human Health
New research shows that green spaces and parks can improve mental health of city residents.
Berkeley Talks: The Ocean Needs a New Narrative
Marine ecologist explains how we need to start protecting our oceans.
Six Months in “Climate Hell”
Learn about the lives of garment workers who routinely faint from relentless heat.
Fossilized Ear Bones Rewrite the History of Freshwater Fish
A newly discovered fossil fish is being used to revise the story for the evolution of freshwater fish.
Microbiologist Explains the Wonder of Viruses in 101 Seconds
Berkeley biology professor explains how viruses are able to be so efficient.
Chimps Likely Ingest the Equivalent of Several Alcoholic Drinks Every Day
New research dives deeper on the diet and alcohol content of fruits eaten by African chimps.