Using AI for just 10 minutes erodes your ability to persist at hard things
Brian Christian has spent 20 years thinking about how artificial intelligence will change our minds and our world.…
As the suicide rate grows among Black youth, here’s where a Berkeley researcher sees reason for hope
On a summer day at UC Berkeley, four teenagers jostled at a whiteboard, vying to write down their…
Chimps plunder less pineapple from friends — and expect them to do the same
In recent years, scientists have shown that chimpanzees favor certain peers by picking whom they prefer to groom…
From ghost stories to climate entrepreneurship, 9 fascinating new classes at UC Berkeley
This week, UC Berkeley students will settle into lecture halls and around seminar tables for their first classes…
Your perfect GBO leader based on your major | Quizzes
With school starting soon, Golden Bear Orientation is right around the corner. This is a special time for…
Amid trend in health optimization, Berkeley scientists focus on optimizing the brain
“Health optimization” and “body hacking” is all the rage as people strap on wearable technology, undergo blood tests…
How USC Dornsife helped shape acclaimed singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc’s career
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc has built a career that spans music, philanthropy and entrepreneurship. The lessons that shaped…
California must keep children 16 and under off addictive social media platforms | Guest Commentary | Commentary
The last time I saw my son alive, nothing felt unusual. There was no warning, no flashing signals…
Graduation 2026: Early College High School Top Students of 2026 | News
Bradley Adams Next year: I am still uncertain about my summer plans, but I may spend time working…
Berkeley Talks: Why kids need awe — and how puppets can help
(Music: “No One Is Perfect” by HoliznaCC0) Anne Brice (intro): This is Berkeley Talks, a UC Berkeley News podcast from Strategic Communications…
Changes to senior services funding could mean fewer meals for LA’s elderly | Guest Commentary | Opinion
Every day in Los Angeles County, thousands of older adults rely on a simple but essential service: a…
Changes to senior services funding could mean fewer meals for LA’s elderly | Guest Commentary | Commentary
Every day in Los Angeles County, thousands of older adults rely on a simple but essential service: a…