Posts by Lila Thulin

a black-and-silver robotic arm with a black whip attached has just struck a tower of Jenga blocks. One of the blocks is partially dislodged and about to fall out from the tower.

Research

Using AI, these robots learn complicated skills with startling accuracy

UC Berkeley researchers devised a fast and precise way to teach robots tasks like assembling a motherboard or an IKEA drawer.

A triptych showing, left to right, Donald Trump at his 2025 inauguration; Giorgia Meloni; and Viktor Orban.

Law

There’s a term for Trump’s political style: authoritarian populism

A helicopter in the center frame drops water on a fire as yellowish smoke clouds the sky.

Science & environment

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

An extended family (grandparents, mother, small child, father) eat. and serve Thanksgiving table in this black-and-white photograph.

Arts & culture

How to think about Thanksgiving like a food historian

In a black and white photograph, a group of people, including children, stand in front of the White House holding signs that say

How World War I helps explain what gave rise to Trump’s second term

With a row of American flags on the left and right side of the frame, Donald Trump walks in the distance while supporters cheer

UC Berkeley scholars say the economy, sexism and conspiracies fueled Trump’s reelection

Richard Allen, in a suit, points to a large printout of smartphone screens showing how the MyShake app works.

Berkeley to lead ‘Innovation Hub’ helping turn basic research into innovative businesses