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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.
UC Berkeley students showcase their capstone projects
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UC Berkeley has a rich ecosystem in AI and data science that brings together strong teams of faculty, researchers, students, and alumni.
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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Berkeley is a leader in health research leveraging a multidisciplinary approach rooted in strong collaborations across the campus and beyond.
Japanese historical map from UC Berkeley’s David Rumsey collection
International & Area Studies
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October 29, 2026
Built at Berkeley, Bound for Space –– to Measure Exploded Stars
Berkeley’s newest space telescope, COSI, is one of many instruments built at the Space Sciences Laboratory.
October 28, 2026
Are California Elections Safe? Here’s What the Experts Say.
Experts address election security, ballot counting, and voter trust in California.
October 28, 2026
State Workforce Board Invests in Berkeley-led Quantum Training Pipeline
California initiative addresses technician shortages in the regional quantum sector.