Berkeley News

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Humanities

With the help of AI, UC Berkeley researchers confirm Hollywood is getting more diverse

A new study used facial recognition technology to track the amount of time actors appear on screen in more than 2,300 films.

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Politics & society

john a. powell: In a time of tense division, we must see the humanity in our opponents

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Politics & society

Harris leads Trump by a wide margin in California, says new Berkeley IGS Poll

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Campus & community

Berkeley Talks: The future of American democracy

Spotlight: Election 2024

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Election 2024: Berkeley scholars explore the complex dynamics of a historic campaign

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A close presidential election could turn ‘messy’ — and maybe worse, scholars say

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Project 2025 could be disastrous for the climate. Legal scholars are preparing to fight back.

Research

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Film

UC Berkeley professor breaks down the science of ‘Inside Out 2’

Dacher Keltner, a psychology professor, was a scientific advisor on Pixar’s Inside Out, Soul and Inside Out 2.

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Humanities

Don’t worry. Study shows you’re likely a more creative writer than ChatGPT. For now.

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Research

Capturing carbon from the air just got easier

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Politics & society

Hawai’i, New Zealand top 2024 “Inclusiveness Index” as U.S. ranking drops

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Mind & body

Sugar restrictions in early childhood reduce risk of later chronic disease, study finds

Arts & culture

BERKELEY, CA - October 26 - Atmosphere at Shah Garg Collection at BAMPFA on October 26th 2024 at BAMFA in Berkeley, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer Photography)

One of the world’s largest collections of work by women artists is now on view at BAMPFA

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Stop-motion animator creates immersive worlds for Indigenous stories

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Podcasts

Rich Lyons

Equity Leadership Now!: Chancellor Lyons on how Berkeley shaped his leadership style

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In some people, psychopathy goes undetected. A recent UC Berkeley study offers a solution.

People

Yesenia Ochoa

‘I’m just one of millions of migrant students working hard to achieve their goals’

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Economist James A. Robinson, a new Nobel laureate, left a lasting impact in his years at UC Berkeley

Campus & community

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New plant bug species named after scientists, actors — and Vice President Kamala Harris

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Library’s trove of voter data is ‘a window into how our democracy functions’

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