Research Shows Mulch Type Matters During a Wildfire
Research finds composted mulch safer than non-composted for wildfire protection.
How Researchers Decoded the Loopy Physics of Hula Hooping
UC Berkeley study reveals key body movements behind hula hooping.
Harnessing the Power of the Tides
UC Berkeley researcher explores underwater kites for tidal energy.
How AI Is Transforming Computing Education at UC Berkeley
Berkeley computer science professor shares his experience in designing curriculum in the new AI-centric world.
UC Berkeley Receives Funding to Accelerate Scientific Breakthroughs with AI
UC Berkeley researchers have been awarded $1.7 million through Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science.
In Animated Films, Nonhuman Characters Are Still Overwhelmingly Male
A new UC Berkeley study finds that while female human characters have made gains, nonhuman creatures have yet to catch up.
Taking Flight
Understanding how bats fly could shed light on how the human brain controls our most complex movements.
A Global, Hardwired Pause of Frontier AI Training Is Feasible
Scholars from top institutions, including UC Berkeley, have released a study that maps out a pause in AI training.
Study Catches a Quantum Material Transforming in Real Time, Revealing What Drives Its Shift
Berkeley researchers link electron-hole pairing to long-debated material phase transitions.
Berkeley’s Space Sciences Laboratory Leads NASA Missions Like ESCAPADE
UC Berkeley’s Space Sciences Laboratory leads NASA’s ESCAPADE Mars mission.
Solving a Longstanding Problem in Drug Delivery
Researchers engineer charge-switching lipid nanoparticles that could lead to new mRNA-based therapeutics
W. Kamau Bell on AI, Creativity and Resisting the Pull of Automation
At a UC Berkeley event in August, the comedian and filmmaker questioned who is shaping artificial intelligence — and to what end.
The Ancient Ancestor of CRISPR Is a Powerful Genomic Tool
Researchers at the Innovative Genomics Institute discovered a progenitor of CRISPR that may become a versatile gene-editing system in its own right.
To Read 2,000-Year-Old Burned Scrolls, Scientists Burn Their Own
Berkeley scientists utilize controlled papyrus burning to test a new way to decipher charred scrolls.
A New Close-Up View of Electrons Inside Semiconductors
Berkeley researchers use innovative new methodology to explain how electrons change from a solid to liquid state in the presence of defects.
New AI Model for DNA Learns from Evolution to Study the Human Genome
Berkeley researchers have created a new genomic language model that excels at spotting genetic variants that impact human health.
Watch: UC Berkeley Professor Calls for a Halt to AI Weapons
Berkeley professor delivers an urgent warning on autonomous weapons.
Understanding Earthquake Risk Perception
Virtual simulations spotlight the role human behavior plays in earthquake safety.
Berkeley Researchers Receive ARPA-H Award
A team of researchers across multiple schools will receive funding to transform lifesaving medical interventions with autonomous robotic surgeries.
A Promising New Diabetes Treatment Helps Burn Fat While Keeping Muscle
A new compound identified by Berkeley researchers help cells burn extra energy with no change in food intake or exercise.
Berkeley Talks: Leaping Robots, AI Companies and a NASA Mission
UC Berkeley professor reflects on the curiosity that has propelled former students from his robotics labs to extraordinary achievements.
After 34 Years of Sickle Cell Crises, CRISPR Gave Her a New Life
Volunteering for the first CRISPR therapy gave Victoria Gray a future and made her a global voice of hope.
Can ‘Digital Twins’ Help California Manage Its Growing Flood Risk?
Berkeley researchers are using virtual simulations to better integrate ecology, climate change and social equity into flood management.
Why We Don’t Need More Data Centers to Build Better AI
UC Berkeley experts argue that smaller and more efficient open-source technologies are the way of the future.
UC Berkeley Researchers Are Helping Joshua Trees Survive Wildfires
New software lets national parks in the Mojave Desert quickly assess fire damage — and plan for recovery.
New AI Approach Accelerates the Development of Advanced Materials
A new modeling framework shows promise in speeding up the synthesis of new materials.
Does Misinformation on Facebook and Instagram Change What You Believe?
Berkeley political scientist finds that even when people are exposed to less misinformation, their political beliefs don't change much.
Researchers Create First AI Model to Understand Clinical Decisions
A new kind of healthcare AI aims to learn from how doctors actually practice medicine.
Bringing It All Into Focus
Berkeley researchers have designed a computational microscope capable of capturing micron-scale resolution.
New Metamaterials Take Inspiration From Deep-Sea Sponges
Researchers look to nature to design material with dual mechano-fluidic properties.
Researchers Shed New Light on Ancient Concrete’s Extraordinary Durability
New findings reveal how carbonation could help explain Roman concrete’s longevity over thousands of years.
Researchers Electrically Power Nanophotonic Lasers Without Disturbing Light
A new discovery could lead to a new generation of compact and energy-efficient photonic technologies.
Ending Extreme Global Poverty Is Within Reach
Berkeley professor uses machine learning and AI to solve the world's biggest global development challenges.
Polymer Manufacturers Gain AI-Powered Tool to Spot Defects Early
New technology allows 3D printers to detect moisture damage in real time, saving lots of money and time.
The Nose Knows: Electric Schnoz Can Smell When Your Food’s Gone Bad
A new device created by UC Berkeley researchers can sniff out gases emitted by harmful bacteria.
A Breakthrough in Electron Microscopy Delivers Sharper Images
New research on phase contrast allows scientists to see much smaller molecules and structures inside cells.
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.
New Gateway Building Creates Dedicated Campus Hub for AI, Computing
The new state-of-the-art facility will promote cross-collaboration and accelerate AI-driven discovery.
The Art of Grasping
Berkeley professor explains how to manipulate robots with creativity and code.
From Forest to Front Door
Berkeley professor studies how fires start, spread, and grow through communities.
A New Pathway to Building Energy-Efficient Computing Chips
Ultrathin layers of titanium dioxide exhibit surprising properties that could advance semiconductor technology.
Berkeley-Trained Refugees Use Digital Tools to Track Rights Violations
Sudanese refugees are using open-source tools to document abuses at home.
UC Berkeley Biodegradable Fabric Research Awarded $10M
Berkeley researcher investigates how protein-based spider silk creates new fiber materials.
Researchers Teach AI to Spot Cancer Risk by Squeezing Individual Breast Cells
UC Berkeley and City of Hope scientists discover that a cell's mechanical age can effectively signal cancer risk.
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.”
Researchers Use AI to Revolutionize Medical Imaging
A startup strives to make medical imaging more efficient — and more effective.
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.
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.
Giving Plastic a Second Life
A Berkeley Engineering alum is turning plastic waste into economic opportunity through her recycling company in Uganda.
Using Data to Bring Life-Saving Drugs to the Public Sooner
Berkeley Public Health researchers are collaborating with the FDA to make drug clinical trials faster and better.