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Seung-Wuk Lee, professor of bioengineering, in his lab.

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UC Berkeley researchers pioneer greener way to extract rare earth elements

A harmless, genetically engineered virus acts like a “smart sponge” that grabs rare earth metals from water and releases them for collection.

A glowing clear sheet of plastic with tubes coming out of either side is suspended above a microscope aperture.

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Heart-on-a-chip may lead to new treatments for heart failure

Two people pose for a picture outside. One person is standing and the other uses a wheelchair.

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UC Berkeley alums develop at-home robotic rehabilitation device

A woman smiles while holding what appears to be a small computer chip.

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With these devices, the doctor is always in

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AI-driven tool optimizes the design of shape-shifting truss robots

An aerial view of collapsed buildings following an earthquake.

How UC Berkeley engineers are preparing for the next ‘big one’

An illustration of two robotic snakes investigating an underwater beam.

UC Berkeley engineers develop energy-efficient sensors that work underwater

An illustration shows a material with alternating horizontal and vertical grooves.

New AI-driven platform creates metamaterials for the real world

A white, headless robot body against a green background.

Berkeley engineers develop customizable, 3D-printed robot for tech newbies

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New MRI method offers deeper insight into brain physiology

Water pours from an outdoor faucet into a cupped hand.

Study finds stored drinking water can spread harmful bacteria

An illustration showing purple, rod-shaped bacteria against a swirling blue background.

UC Berkeley research reveals the not-so-secret life of gut bacteria

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UC Berkeley celebrates opening of Grimes Engineering Center

Closeup of gloved hands connecting a brain-computer-interface to the back of research participant's head.

Streaming brain-to-voice neuroprosthesis restores naturalistic speech

A person is pictured holding their arm above a table. A device is strapped to the back of the person's wrist and hand, and the device is grasping a yellow tennis ball.

New device helps people with spinal cord injuries grasp large, heavy objects

A chameleon flashing a bright array of rainbow and pastel colors sits on a tree branch.

New electromagnetic material draws inspiration from the color-shifting chameleon

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