Berkeley News

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Science & environment

Health, housing and the path ahead: UC Berkeley researchers on the Los Angeles fires

As a series of historic fires continue to burn in L.A., scholars offer insight into their causes and fallout.

People

Jelani Nelson uses computer science tools to replicate human thought

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Research

Engineers 3D print tiny, intricate antennas

Humanities

Uncovering the roots of prison labor in America

Spotlight: Top Stories of 2024

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Bridging divides and marking milestones: The top UC Berkeley stories from 2024

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Seismic station on remote Farallon Islands gets critical upgrade

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Watch a UC Berkeley digital forensics expert break down political deepfakes

Research

Politics & society

Trump may be planning a sharp, extended conflict with California, experts say

Donald Trump does not hide his disdain for California and its perceived progressive values. Now UC Berkeley analysts say he may be planning an offensive against the state that extends from public health and climate to immigration, energy and education.

UC Berkeley biogeography professor Stephanie Pau sits beside a still image of a satellite mapping the Earth.

Research

This scientist uses satellites to map the Earth’s plant life — and help combat climate change

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Awards

UC Berkeley’s Jennifer Doudna receives National Medal of Technology and Innovation

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Research

Fly vs. wasp: Stealing a defense move helps thwart a predator

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Research

Undernutrition may be key driver of measles outbreaks in low- and middle-income countries

Arts & culture

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UC Berkeley awarded $2.6 million grant to counter arts censorship

Academy Award

Berkeley Journalism faculty and alumni shortlisted for Academy Awards

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Podcasts

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Berkeley Talks: A blueprint for creating a world where everyone belongs

Jack Tseng stands on the second floor of the Valley Life Sciences Building looking down on a replica of a T. rex

Berkeley Voices: Think you know what dinosaurs were like? Think again.

People

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Ken Ribet awarded math prize for influential proof

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With change coming to Washington, does higher education face a ‘dystopian’ future?

Campus & community

UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons sits, looking at the camera

A message from Chancellor Lyons: A time for caring and compassion

Students stream out of convocation and through Sather Gate.

New data show an increase in Californians enrolling as undergraduates at UC Berkeley

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