The Nose Knows: Electric Schnoz Can Smell When Your Food’s Gone Bad
A new proof-of-concept device created by UC Berkeley researchers can sniff out gases emitted by harmful bacteria, allergens…
A Breakthrough in Electron Microscopy Delivers Sharper Images
UC Berkeley physicists have introduced phase contrast to the electron microscope, allowing scientists to see much smaller molecules…
Why Kids Need Awe — and How Puppets Can Help
Creators of the new Jim Henson Company puppet special “Wowsabout” join researchers from UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science…
As California Warms, Cases of Dengue Fever Are Expected to Grow
Climate change may increase local transmission of “breakbone fever” in the state’s mosquito-friendly cities. California’s warming climate is…
This Student Is Reclaiming His Pomo Culture
When a new collection arrived at UC Berkeley’s California Language Archive, graduate student Tyler Lee-Wynant found hours of…
Uninsured Californians Could Nearly Double by 2030
Historic cuts to Medicaid and low-cost California health insurance could leave 4.6 million residents with no coverage. A…
Can Psychedelics Protect the Aging Brain?
In a new study, UC Berkeley researchers are investigating whether psilocybin can support healthy aging by boosting plasticity…
Defending Democracy Is Voters’ Top Priority in California
A broad majority of California voters are worried about threats to democracy and the erosion of voting rights,…
How Do Californians Tolerate Extreme Inequality?
In their new book, ‘Normalizing Inequality,’ UC Berkeley professors G. Cristina Mora and Tianna Paschel detail the mental…