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Hannah Zeavin (left), Elena Conis, Michael Yartsev and Rasmus Nielsen are among the 101st class of Guggenheim Fellows. Composite image by Marissa Gutierrez. Photo of Michael Yartsev by Alison Yin; others courtesy UC Berkeley.
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.”
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Tolani Britton Selected for William T. Grant Foundation Scholars Program
Berkeley professor is selected for a prestigious research grant.
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When Better Sleep Becomes ‘Crisis Work’
How UC Berkeley sleep science is being used to help treat mental health disorders.
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Researchers Use AI to Revolutionize Medical Imaging
A startup strives to make medical imaging more efficient — and more effective.
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Sunbirds Suck, Scientists Find. Hummingbirds Don’t.
Berkeley researchers analyze the evolution patters of hummingbirds and sunbirds.
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In ‘Project Hail Mary,’ Ryan Gosling Encounters Aliens. How Likely Is That?
Berkeley astronomer talks about the chances of encountering life elsewhere in the galaxy.
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Matei Zaharia Awarded ACM Prize in Computing
Berkeley EECS professor is recognized for developing systems that have powered machine learning and AI at a global scale.
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Berkeley Talks: Altered Reality in the Age of Deepfakes
UC Berkeley digital forensics expert explores how generative AI is affecting our ability to discern truth online.
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High Cost of Living Suppresses California Population Growth
The California Policy Lab shows that residents often find a lower cost of living when moving out of state.
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What Does ‘Late-Stage Capitalism’ Really Mean?
UC Berkeley professor chronicles an ‘apocalyptic’ history of capitalism.
Paige Balcom holding a recycled Taka Tile at “Plastic Mountain,” an area at the current Takataka Plastics facility where collected bottles are dumped, then sorted before being processed in the facility’s production lines. (Photo by Ojok Eddie/Takataka Plastics)
Giving Plastic a Second Life
A Berkeley Engineering alum is turning plastic waste into economic opportunity through her recycling company in Uganda.
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Eleven UC Berkeley Faculty Members Elected Fellows
The newly elected AAAS Fellows include the brightest UC Berkeley faculty.
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Plant Evolution in Response to Climate Change
Simultaneous experiments pinpointed genetic variants associated with successful adaptation to climate change.
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Democracy Policy Goes Beyond the Ballot Box
Public policy can help create the sense of belonging that is needed to heal our bruised democracy.
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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.
A black-and-white photo of a baseball team, including one Black man. Most of them wear white uniforms that say Maine. Two wear black sailor suits, and there's also a goat in the photo.
How Baseball Has — and Hasn’t — Changed Over Its 200-Year History
Berkeley professor talks about his new book, the origin of statistics mania and all about baseball.