Posts by Jeffrey Norris

the robot BRETT ties a knot

Campus news

UC Berkeley launches Center for Human-Compatible Artificial Intelligence

The Center for Human-Compatible Artificial Intelligence, launched this week, will focus on making sure AI systems are beneficial to humans.

brain lights up

Mind & body

Elders use brain networks differently for short-term recall

a child with leukemia

Mind & body

With rise of leukemia in children, $6 million grant funds search for causes

frogs

Research

Sexual rivalry may drive frog reproductive behaviors

Fetal surgery stands to advance from new glues inspired by mussels

a smoggy Beijing

To improve Beijing’s air quality, cut household fuel use too

photo of child and doctor

California county health programs yield high returns

Triple-negative breast cancer target is found

Credit: Eva Nogales

Scientists decipher opening dance steps of DNA and its partner

CAL Prep shows higher expectations lead to greater success for minority students

Breastfeeding is good for yet another reason, researchers discover