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Jack Tseng stands on the second floor of the Valley Life Sciences Building looking down on a replica of a T. rex
A UC Berkeley paleontologist explains how new discoveries challenge our long-held beliefs about the world of paleontology.
a female caregiver, apparently of middle age, feeds an elderly woman with a spoon
Proposed measures to impose historic cuts on Medicaid spending could have a devastating impact on millions of older working-age Americans.
a brightly colored rendering of a paved walkway. Many people seem to be enjoying it, including a couple with a bike. There are trees of various opacities, and one has red dots that appear to be fruit. In the background, multicolored apartments can be seen as well as a basketball court and squat community building.
A group of Berkeley graduate students won the top honor for a housing development plan that balances feasibility with innovation.
A sign with the Statue of Liberty that says "Rise Up"
Berkeley professor explains how appeals rooted in American values may be more effective today than those evoking memories of the Civil Rights Movement.
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Berkeley professor gives a primer on earthen architecture and provides a vision of why our future homes should be made of the soil beneath our feet.
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In an evaluation of more than 2,250 universities around the world, Berkeley ranked sixth overall.
The pediment and frieze of the U.S. Supreme Court building, bearing the inscription: Equal Justice Under Law
Berkeley professors weigh in on the enormous significance the Supreme Court ruling could affect not only transgender youth, but possibly also reproductive policy on abortion.
An aerial photo of dry farmland in various plots
A new study estimates that for every additional degree Celsius of global warming, food production could diminish by an alarming 120 calories per person per day.
rendering of a blue dna helix with color blocks behind it
Berkeley researchers are utilizing machine learning models in the fight against diseases.
A person's hand writing a list of items on a piece of paper next to boxes that will be checked off.
New research in psychology says lessons from science can help everyone instill good habits and lead to more effective patient treatments.
Poulomi Saha stands in front of a huge fireplace surrounded with decorative wrought iron.
Berkeley professor does a deep dive on the history and impact of previous and current cults in popular culture.
Israel and Iran map with their flags
Berkeley professor discusses the implications of the Iran-Israel conflict on nuclear strategy and international security.
image of tents on the street
State leaders have emphasized urgency and humanity, but policies implemented recently have stressed tough law enforcement.
a simple continuous line drawing of a face that suggests the many dimensions of a person's personality
Berkeley psychology professor explains a new way to measure psychopathy and potentially decrease the cost of the disorder to the U.S. criminal justice system.
a new engineering center bustling with people
A completely redesigned engineering center welcomes students in the Fall.
image of people standing admiring a piece of art
Berkeley professor of Architecture showcases her work at an international architecture exhibition in Venice.