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.
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.
Seven UC Berkeley Faculty Named 2026 Sloan Fellows
Seven Berkeley faculty recognized for being the most promising early-career researchers.
Berkeley Seismology Lab Turns Data Into Disaster Prevention
A Berkeley seismologist helps to keep Californians safe while contributing to important research.
Four UC Berkeley Faculty Elected to National Academy of Engineering
The National Academy of Engineering announced four UC Berkeley faculty joining its ranks.
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.
How Berkeley Is Turning Waste Wood Into Green Buildings
Explore how Berkeley Wood Lab has worked to improve forest health and mitigate wildfire risk.
New CLTC Report Provides Framework for Managing Risks of Agentic AI
New research focuses on how agentic AI can autonomously pursue goals with little human oversight.
How AI Is Transforming Research
Researchers explore the impact of AI in reshaping scientific research.
AI Has a Bias Problem. Can We Build Something Smarter?
A computer scientist believes we can use AI to improve our healthcare and criminal justice systems.
Why ‘Basic Science’ Is the Foundation of Innovation
Berkeley dean explains how curiosity-driven research fuels today's technologies.
Using the Microbiome To Combat Lung Pathogens
Novel approach offers a way to stop deadly infections without using antibiotics.
11 Things UC Berkeley AI Experts Are Watching for in 2026
Berkeley professors go over the developments they’ll be monitoring in 2026.
New Research for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Resurfaces
Researchers analyze data collected over 20 years for extraterrestrial intelligence.
UC Berkeley Will Influence California AI and Tech Governance
A new technology council aims to strengthen California's policies of technology.
Two UC Berkeley Professors Elected to the National Academy of Inventors
Berkeley professors Ana Claudia Arias and Tahir Ghani named as 2025 fellows.
New Tool Helps Countries Achieve Environmental Goals
The new tool aims to provide analytical and computing power to various countries.
Improving the Affordability of Hydrogen Fuel
A Berkeley chemist has developed a method to produce green hydrogen from water and electricity.
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.
How Crowdsourcing and Phone Cameras Could Help Bring Fallen Soldiers Home
An archaeologist is working to build a reference system that can expedite the recovery of fallen soldiers.
Two NASA Satellites Will Launch in Early November
NASA's multiple-satellite mission to another planet will map Mars' magnetic field and atmosphere in 3D.
How an Earthquake Could Endanger Healthcare Access
Researchers analyzed healthcare infrastructure to understand emergency healthcare access during natural disasters.
Heart-on-a-Chip May Lead to New Treatments for Heart Failure
New model helps identify nanoparticles that can deliver mRNA directly into heart muscle cells.
Counting the Seconds That Could Change Physics
UC Berkeley physicist Shimon Kolkowitz explains atomic clocks in just 101 seconds.
CITRIS Announces Partnership With TITAN Group
CITRIS partners with TITAN group to further digital innovation and applied research.
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.
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.
Berkeley Alums Develop At-Home Robotic Rehabilitation Device
ATDev co-founders advance new possibilities for assistive technologies.
With These Devices, the Doctor Is Always In
Berkeley engineer explains how implantable and wearable technologies are redefining patient care.
How to Protect Against UV Rays During a Manicure
Berkeley research has led to a spray that protects skin from the cancer-causing UV emitted by gel hardening lamps.
Gov. Newsom To Sign Bill Encouraging Quantum Innovation
A new quantum bill aims to further quantum information science, an area expected to evolve into a trillion-dollar-plus industry.
Former Air Force Chief Scientist To Lead Berkeley Space Center
UC Berkeley has appointed Victoria Coleman to forge a research alliance between academia, NASA and the tech industry.
AI-Driven Tool Optimizes the Design of Shape-Shifting Truss Robots
New genetic algorithm allows researchers to design morphing robots.
NASA Launches Spacecraft with Instruments to Study Earth’s Hydrogen Halo
A recent NASA launch to study Earth's atmosphere utilized UC Berkeley-built instruments.