{"id":386422,"date":"2026-07-04T22:54:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T22:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/386422\/"},"modified":"2026-07-04T22:54:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T22:54:23","slug":"the-wire-uc-berkeley-scientists-wins-prize-for-decoding-zebra-finches-birdsong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/386422\/","title":{"rendered":"The Wire: UC Berkeley scientists wins prize for decoding zebra finches’ birdsong"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Zebra finches. Credit: Liza Gross<\/a><\/p>\n

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A UC Berkeley scientist has won a $100,000 prize for decoding the vocalizations that zebra finches use to communicate. (The Guardian<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Is a UC degree still worth it? New report shows it is, but payoff takes a little longer than it did recently. (SF Chronicle<\/a>)<\/p>\n

A team of UC Berkeley graduates have developed a platform for reporting problems, such as reckless driving or accessibility issues, with autonomous vehicles. (Daily Cal<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Two Berkeley museums \u2014 the Aftel Archive of Curious Scents and the Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles \u2014 are on a list of the top 10 in the Bay Area, according to reviews. (SF Chronicle<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Trouper, a Great Pyrenees rescue who became a UC Berkeley therapy dog and campus celebrity, has died at 11. (Daily Cal<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Antique Vocal Ensemble has a new executive director. (WAVE<\/a>)<\/p>\n

After 33 years, the painting \u201cWashington Rallying the Troops at Monmouth\u201d has been removed from Doe Library\u2019s Heyns Reading Room for preservation. (Daily Cal<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Who\u2019s coming to the Greek Theatre this year. (Mercury News<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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