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What does it really take to end extreme poverty? New research using machine learning and detailed surveys offers a surprisingly hopeful answer. news.berkeley.edu/2026/02/03/a...
A bold calculation: What would it cost to end extreme poverty worldwide? - Berkeley News
Using detailed surveys and machine learning computation, new research co-authored at UC Berkeley’s Center for Effective Global Action finds that eradicating extreme poverty would be surprisingly affor...
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February 6, 2026 at 8:39 PM
What does it really take to end extreme poverty? New research using machine learning and detailed surveys offers a surprisingly hopeful answer. news.berkeley.edu/2026/02/03/a...
Could weak, small-diameter trees help alleviate California’s housing crisis? UC Berkeley researchers are transforming them into mass timber, creating low-carbon building materials with real-world impact. ced.berkeley.edu/news/mass-ti...
California’s first mass timber producer uses UC Berkeley research
Discover how mass timber is revolutionizing California construction. Driven by UC Berkeley research, Mad River Mass Timber produces sustainable DLT to mitigate wildfire risk, sequester carbon, and pro...
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February 5, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Could weak, small-diameter trees help alleviate California’s housing crisis? UC Berkeley researchers are transforming them into mass timber, creating low-carbon building materials with real-world impact. ced.berkeley.edu/news/mass-ti...
Nearly three centuries later, these Chinese artists are finally getting credit. Or was their longstanding anonymity by design? news.berkeley.edu/2026/01/29/w...
In 18th‑century China, these artists made Europeans’ portraits. Only now are their identities emerging. - Berkeley News
Berkeley Professor Winnie Wong's new book, "The Many Names of Anonymity," is the first to explore in depth the lives and motivations of the Chinese artists during the Canton trade.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Nearly three centuries later, these Chinese artists are finally getting credit. Or was their longstanding anonymity by design? news.berkeley.edu/2026/01/29/w...
In order to truly experience the poetry of Emily Dickinson, it must be read aloud, says Berkeley lecturer John Shoptaw. See Cal Performances bring the poet’s explosive verse to Zellerbach Hall with "Emily — No Prisoner Be.” news.berkeley.edu/2026/02/02/h...
How Emily Dickinson’s musical poetry pushes us to live more expansively - Berkeley News
As Cal Performances brings the 19th-century poet’s explosive verse to Zellerbach Hall with "Emily — No Prisoner Be," Berkeley lecturer John Shoptaw explores why her hymn-like verse is the ultimate pre...
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February 3, 2026 at 6:21 PM
In order to truly experience the poetry of Emily Dickinson, it must be read aloud, says Berkeley lecturer John Shoptaw. See Cal Performances bring the poet’s explosive verse to Zellerbach Hall with "Emily — No Prisoner Be.” news.berkeley.edu/2026/02/02/h...
AI may be boosting productivity—but at what cost? @berkeleyhaas.bsky.social professors discuss the downstream impacts of AI rapidly reshaping science. newsroom.haas.berkeley.edu/how-ai-is-tr...
How AI is transforming research: More papers, less quality, and a strained review system - Haas News | UC Berkeley Haas
Mathijs De Vaan has long recognized the labor required to effectively communicate scientific findings. For the Netherlands native and UC Berkeley Haas associate professor of management, data and analy...
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February 2, 2026 at 10:22 PM
AI may be boosting productivity—but at what cost? @berkeleyhaas.bsky.social professors discuss the downstream impacts of AI rapidly reshaping science. newsroom.haas.berkeley.edu/how-ai-is-tr...
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Could the new US #DietaryGuidelines do more harm than good? UC Berkeley public health #nutrition expert Barbara Laraia warns that emphasizing higher protein, meat, and full-fat dairy—while easing limits on alcohol and sugar—could confuse consumers. ow.ly/kMT950Y0XHV #PublicHealth #UCBerkeley
How the nation’s new dietary guidelines might backfire
When the federal government issued its recommendations for a healthy diet last week, many nutritionists and health care providers were appalled.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Could the new US #DietaryGuidelines do more harm than good? UC Berkeley public health #nutrition expert Barbara Laraia warns that emphasizing higher protein, meat, and full-fat dairy—while easing limits on alcohol and sugar—could confuse consumers. ow.ly/kMT950Y0XHV #PublicHealth #UCBerkeley
Former Marine and @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social student documents veterans’ histories to ensure their stories of pride, fear, loss, and resilienc endure—while helping fellow vets navigate the transition back to civilian life. www.law.berkeley.edu/article/law-...
‘This trust carries an immense weight’: 2L and former Marine Neil Gallagher brings veterans’ reflections to light
His nonprofit has conducted over 200 interviews with former military members to document their memories and insights.
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January 29, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Former Marine and @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social student documents veterans’ histories to ensure their stories of pride, fear, loss, and resilienc endure—while helping fellow vets navigate the transition back to civilian life. www.law.berkeley.edu/article/law-...
🎧Berkeley Talks: What if the humanities—not pills—held the key to healing? @UWMadison professor finds art and literature can open minds, similar to psychedelics. news.berkeley.edu/2026/01/24/b...
Berkeley Talks: Ramzi Fawaz on the psychedelic power of the humanities - Berkeley News
The professor of English at the University of Wisconsin–Madison argues that deep engagement in the arts and literature, much like psychedelics, can help open one's mind to the world.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:07 PM
🎧Berkeley Talks: What if the humanities—not pills—held the key to healing? @UWMadison professor finds art and literature can open minds, similar to psychedelics. news.berkeley.edu/2026/01/24/b...
It's not just "the cloud." UC Berkeley professor unpacks the physical cost of digital lives—from real energy use, ecological strain, and labor hidden from view. news.berkeley.edu/2026/01/21/t...
This Berkeley professor is exposing the hidden physical toll of our digital world - Berkeley News
Alex Saum-Pascual proposes that new artistic representations could help bridge the gap between knowing a technology is harmful and actually changing our behavior.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:28 PM
It's not just "the cloud." UC Berkeley professor unpacks the physical cost of digital lives—from real energy use, ecological strain, and labor hidden from view. news.berkeley.edu/2026/01/21/t...
On Wednesday, UC Berkeley researcher Matteo M. Garbelotto-Benzon will go for a walk deep in the Dolomites. In one hand, he’ll hold the Olympic torch — and in the other the lead of S’Abba, the service dog who helped him walk, and ski, again. www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/deep-do...
Deep in the Dolomites, a UC Berkeley professor and his service dog carry the Olympic flame
Matteo M. Garbelotto-Benzon and his service dog, S’Abba, are poised to show the life-altering abilities of assistance dogs as they prepare to carry the Olympic torch on its journey to Milan to open th...
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January 27, 2026 at 12:01 AM
On Wednesday, UC Berkeley researcher Matteo M. Garbelotto-Benzon will go for a walk deep in the Dolomites. In one hand, he’ll hold the Olympic torch — and in the other the lead of S’Abba, the service dog who helped him walk, and ski, again. www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/deep-do...
A UC Berkeley-born CRISPR breakthrough is being used to directly edit the genetic mutation behind sickle cell diseases—offering new hope for patients. news.berkeley.edu/2026/01/22/b...
Born at UC Berkeley: a breakthrough in the treatment of sickle cell disease - Berkeley News
Discover how CRISPR, a technology co-created by a UC Berkeley professor, is being used to transform medicine.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:36 PM
A UC Berkeley-born CRISPR breakthrough is being used to directly edit the genetic mutation behind sickle cell diseases—offering new hope for patients. news.berkeley.edu/2026/01/22/b...
From heavy topics to high stress, one UC Berkeley class discovered that taking a shared moment to breathe can change the whole room. greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/ite...
The Power of a Collective Pause
Explore how students are using simple mindfulness practices to navigate stress, stay grounded, and support their classmates.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:55 PM
From heavy topics to high stress, one UC Berkeley class discovered that taking a shared moment to breathe can change the whole room. greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/ite...
Google's former CEO Eric Schmidt and Wendy Schmidt want to build a "Google for the cosmos." Lazuli, one of the cutting-edge telescopes, builds on an initial mission concept from UC Berkeley astrophysicist and Nobel Prize winner Saul Perlmutter. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/s...
Google’s Former C.E.O. Wants to Build a Cosmic Search Engine
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January 23, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Google's former CEO Eric Schmidt and Wendy Schmidt want to build a "Google for the cosmos." Lazuli, one of the cutting-edge telescopes, builds on an initial mission concept from UC Berkeley astrophysicist and Nobel Prize winner Saul Perlmutter. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/s...
How does curiosity-driven research fuel the breakthroughs of tomorrow? UC Berkeley Dean Steve Kahn breaks it down in just 101 seconds. news.berkeley.edu/2026/01/15/f...
From quantum theory to the modern laser: Why ‘basic science’ is the foundation of innovation - Berkeley News
Watch UC Berkeley Dean Steve Kahn explain how curiosity-driven research fuels the breakthroughs of tomorrow in just 101 seconds.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:29 PM
How does curiosity-driven research fuel the breakthroughs of tomorrow? UC Berkeley Dean Steve Kahn breaks it down in just 101 seconds. news.berkeley.edu/2026/01/15/f...
AI doesn’t just learn data—it learns our biases. A UC Berkeley researcher is working to ensure machine learning helps improve fairness in criminal justice and health care. news.berkeley.edu/2026/01/20/a...
AI has a bias problem. Can we build something smarter? - Berkeley News
UC Berkeley computer scientist Emma Pierson believes we can use AI to improve our healthcare and criminal justice systems — but only if we design these algorithms with an eye toward equality.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:15 PM
AI doesn’t just learn data—it learns our biases. A UC Berkeley researcher is working to ensure machine learning helps improve fairness in criminal justice and health care. news.berkeley.edu/2026/01/20/a...
The U.S. operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro could reshape Latin America’s balance of power. Berkeley expert says it signals Washington’s intent to reassert dominance in the hemisphere. news.berkeley.edu/2026/01/13/v...
Venezuela strike signals U.S. is ‘serious about reasserting dominance in Latin America,’ UC Berkeley scholar says - Berkeley News
UC Berkeley expert Dorothy Kronick on what the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro means for the country — and the hemisphere.
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January 20, 2026 at 8:57 PM
The U.S. operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro could reshape Latin America’s balance of power. Berkeley expert says it signals Washington’s intent to reassert dominance in the hemisphere. news.berkeley.edu/2026/01/13/v...
For 21 years, between 1999 and 2020, millions of people worldwide loaned researchers their computers to search for signs of advanced civilizations in our galaxy. Now, scientists are re-observing 100 of those signals. news.berkeley.edu/2026/01/12/f...
For 21 years, enthusiasts used their home computers to search for ET. UC Berkeley scientists are homing in on 100 signals they found. - Berkeley News
UC Berkeley’s SETI@home, one of the most popular crowd-sourced research projects ever, turned up some 12 billion signals of interest. A lengthy analysis found 100 worth another look.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:25 PM
For 21 years, between 1999 and 2020, millions of people worldwide loaned researchers their computers to search for signs of advanced civilizations in our galaxy. Now, scientists are re-observing 100 of those signals. news.berkeley.edu/2026/01/12/f...
The @CDCgov recently cut the number of recommended childhood vaccines from 17 to 11. What does that mean for parents and kids? An infectious disease expert breaks it down. publichealth.berkeley.edu/articles/new...
What do the new U.S. vaccine recommendations mean for parents and children?
Infectious disease expert Dr. Charles Whittaker on why accountability matters in public health.
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January 14, 2026 at 8:19 PM
The @CDCgov recently cut the number of recommended childhood vaccines from 17 to 11. What does that mean for parents and kids? An infectious disease expert breaks it down. publichealth.berkeley.edu/articles/new...
🎧Berkeley Talks: What if “nice” isn’t a weakness but a competitive edge? UC Berkeley experts and business leaders unpack how empathetic leadership boosts trust, engagement and results. news.berkeley.edu/2026/01/09/b...
Berkeley Talks: Why kind leaders finish first (according to science) - Berkeley News
Leaders from academia and the private sector discuss how kindness is a strategic asset rather than a professional weakness, and why the traditional “jerk” model of leadership is scientifically flawed.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:35 PM
🎧Berkeley Talks: What if “nice” isn’t a weakness but a competitive edge? UC Berkeley experts and business leaders unpack how empathetic leadership boosts trust, engagement and results. news.berkeley.edu/2026/01/09/b...
Researchers from @berkeleyengineer.bsky.social turned the “coffee-ring effect” into a rapid disease test that can detect COVID, sepsis, and even cancer markers in just minutes. news.berkeley.edu/2026/01/09/w...
Watch how Berkeley research turned coffee spills into a life-saving test - Berkeley News
A new technology born at UC Berkeley uses the "coffee-ring effect" to deliver rapid test results for COVID, cancer and more.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Researchers from @berkeleyengineer.bsky.social turned the “coffee-ring effect” into a rapid disease test that can detect COVID, sepsis, and even cancer markers in just minutes. news.berkeley.edu/2026/01/09/w...
Most of the atomic clocks in the world — fewer than 500 in total — are housed at standards institutes and used to keep time for the planet. But the one inside UC Berkeley’s Kolkowitz Lab has a different mission. news.berkeley.edu/2025/10/30/a...
Atomic clocks: counting the seconds that could change physics - Berkeley News
UC Berkeley physicist Shimon Kolkowitz explains atomic clocks in just 101 seconds.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Most of the atomic clocks in the world — fewer than 500 in total — are housed at standards institutes and used to keep time for the planet. But the one inside UC Berkeley’s Kolkowitz Lab has a different mission. news.berkeley.edu/2025/10/30/a...
Victoria Gray spent 34 years battling the debilitating pain of sickle cell disease. Then she volunteered to be the world's first "prototype" for a CRISPR therapy. news.berkeley.edu/2026/01/08/b...
Rewriting the code: The inside story of the first CRISPR cure - Berkeley News
Victoria Gray spent 34 years battling the debilitating pain of sickle cell disease. Then she volunteered to be the world's first "prototype" for a CRISPR therapy — trading a life that felt hopeless fo...
news.berkeley.edu
January 9, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Victoria Gray spent 34 years battling the debilitating pain of sickle cell disease. Then she volunteered to be the world's first "prototype" for a CRISPR therapy. news.berkeley.edu/2026/01/08/b...
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Our @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social from the @hrcberkeley.bsky.social Investigations Lab — including J-School student Kyle Sweasey —contributed #OSINT for the @hrw.org report on #CECOT that was pulled from "60 Minutes" last month. journalism.berkeley.edu/uc-berkeley-...
UC Berkeley student researchers featured in "60 Minutes" story pulled by CBS editor-in-chief Bari Weiss
UC Berkeley Journalism offers a two-year Master of Journalism (MJ) degree and a summer minor, preparing students for careers in journalism.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Our @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social from the @hrcberkeley.bsky.social Investigations Lab — including J-School student Kyle Sweasey —contributed #OSINT for the @hrw.org report on #CECOT that was pulled from "60 Minutes" last month. journalism.berkeley.edu/uc-berkeley-...
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“I’m proud to have transferred and now graduated from UC Berkeley; it is an amazing accomplishment.
It felt surreal to be closing such an important chapter of my life, but it made me beyond grateful for my entire time here.” – Matthew Dubuque '25
📸 by Stanley Luo, UC Berkeley #UCBerkeley #CalGrad
It felt surreal to be closing such an important chapter of my life, but it made me beyond grateful for my entire time here.” – Matthew Dubuque '25
📸 by Stanley Luo, UC Berkeley #UCBerkeley #CalGrad
January 6, 2026 at 9:30 PM
“I’m proud to have transferred and now graduated from UC Berkeley; it is an amazing accomplishment.
It felt surreal to be closing such an important chapter of my life, but it made me beyond grateful for my entire time here.” – Matthew Dubuque '25
📸 by Stanley Luo, UC Berkeley #UCBerkeley #CalGrad
It felt surreal to be closing such an important chapter of my life, but it made me beyond grateful for my entire time here.” – Matthew Dubuque '25
📸 by Stanley Luo, UC Berkeley #UCBerkeley #CalGrad
Seen twice in 20 years, the debris from enormous collisions around a nearby star is giving scientists a rare glimpse into how planets form amid early chaos. news.berkeley.edu/2025/12/18/a...
Astronomers see fireworks from violent collisions around nearby star - Berkeley News
While searching for exoplanets, scientists captured the first direct images of colliding objects in a neighboring star system.
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January 6, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Seen twice in 20 years, the debris from enormous collisions around a nearby star is giving scientists a rare glimpse into how planets form amid early chaos. news.berkeley.edu/2025/12/18/a...