Science & environment

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the bridk-red planet Mars with white caps at poles

Scientists find oceans of water on Mars. It’s just too deep to tap.

August 12, 2024

Two individuals inspect a wooden structure in the middle of the weir.

Planning for climate resilience in California’s freshwater ecosystems

August 6, 2024

This aerial view showcases a lush, dense tropical rainforest with a winding river meandering through it, creating a beautiful contrast between the vibrant green foliage and the dark, reflective water. The river's curves and the varied shades of green in the trees add a sense of depth and natural beauty to the scene, capturing the rich biodiversity and untouched nature of the forest.

New computer vision-based system monitors seasonal dynamics of tropical water

August 5, 2024

dirty white glacier ending at blue lake with deep blue sky above

Size of tropical glaciers at lowest point in at least 11,000 years

August 1, 2024

cutout headshots of four people against a blue and gold background

Four new faculty hires are a quantum leap for experimental physics

August 1, 2024

A black and white camera trap photo shows a raccoon opening the door of a puzzle box.

How urban raccoons adapt to new foraging challenges

July 30, 2024

A firefighter points a hose at a burning structure, while orange flames blaze in the background.

Researchers reveal a hidden factor in California’s insurance crisis: The ‘winner’s curse’

July 18, 2024

a silver ring surrounds a pink and blue stack of disk representing clusters of atoms

With a new, incredibly precise instrument, Berkeley researchers narrow search for dark energy

June 26, 2024

Llamas anaranjadas de un incendio forestal en California ardiendo por la noche en la distancia, con la silueta de una bomba de petróleo y gas en primer plano.

Según un nuevo estudio, los incendios forestales amenazan cada vez más los pozos petroleros, lo que empeora los riesgos potenciales para la salud

June 25, 2024

orange flames from a wildfire in California burning at night in the distance, with the silhouette of an oil and gas pumpjack in the foreground.

Wildfires increasingly threaten oil and gas drill sites, compounding potential health risks, study says

June 25, 2024

people on hillside gather around person gesturing to pinyon pines

Working with Tribal nations to preserve pinyon forests and pine nuts

June 24, 2024

An aerial view of skyscrapers in Los Angeles.

Plants: The hidden culprits behind Los Angeles’ smog

June 21, 2024

An aerial photo of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Urban wildlife is less diverse in historically redlined neighborhoods, study finds

June 14, 2024

a person holds a sprig of the berry-like fruit of a coffee plant

Climate Break: Adapting coffee production for climate resilience

June 12, 2024

side by side portraits of a woman and a man

UC Berkeley neuroscientist and nanoscientist among this year’s Kavli Prize winners

June 12, 2024

illustration of two people hugging, one person hugging themself and another person meditating

The Science of Happiness: Being kind is good for your health

June 4, 2024