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Heat energy leaps through empty space, thanks to quantum weirdness
The finding could have profound implications for the design of microelectronic components where heat dissipation is key
Diversity initiatives help change the face of Berkeley computer science
The last two years have seen a big jump in women and underrepresented minority students majoring in computer science
Warren, Biden slip in California primary race, says new Berkeley IGS Poll
Sanders opens a narrow lead, as the contest for March 3 primary remains fluid, pollster says
Berkeley Talks: Berkeley scholars on the politics and law of impeachment
Robert Reich, a professor of public policy, and Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky discuss what the mechanisms are for removing or sanctioning a president of the United States and what are impeachable offenses
Campus condemns racism, bigotry in light of offensive video
"Our Principles of Community are clear, as are our values," campus leaders write
How do you cultivate a healthy plant microbiome?
Researchers home in on core microbial community of tomato leaf - one that is robust and stable in the face of invading microbes
Haunted by slavery, a white woman reckons with her family’s past
Her documentary film on the topic will be shown in Berkeley’s Banatao Auditorium at Sutardja Dai Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 11
Drugs that quell brain inflammation reverse dementia
Leaky filtration system in brain contributes to cognitive dysfunction in aging as well as disease
Parker probe traces solar wind to its source on sun’s surface
The probe's close encounter with the sun’s corona revealed switchbacks that may be accelerating solar wind particles
Early climate modelers got global warming right, new report finds
Climate models published 20-30 years ago got the physics right, making scientists more confident that today's models are also correct
From handmade goods to new books, UC Berkeley’s holiday gift guide has it all
Peruse hand-crafted pottery at an art studio pop-up shop, order a gift certificate to a campus performance or swing by the Cal Student Store to find a gift with a Berkeley touch for the holidays
Advances open door to more aggressive policies to meet climate goals
Scientific and engineering advances have increased the number of sustainable energy solutions to mitigate climate change
Genomic gymnastics help sorghum plant survive drought
Understanding how sorghum survives harsh conditions could help researchers design crops that are more resilient to climate change
Underwater telecom cables make superb seismic network
Test under Monterey Bay shows undersea fiber-optic cables can detect quakes and map fault systems
New center illuminates ‘microscopic universe within each cell’
With new advances in microscopy, Berkeley biologists are able to see the secret life of cells unfolding like never before
Berkeley Talks: Comedian Maz Jobrani on noticing the good in his life
In the Science of Happiness, a podcast by UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, comedian Maz Jobrani talks about how writing down three good things every day helped him and his family stay positive
In his play, student asks: What does it mean to be a Native artist today?
Two years ago, Drew Woodson began writing Your Friend, Jay Silverheels after he couldn't find any plays that spoke to who he was as a Native person
Delivering joy, smiles and turkeys for Thanksgiving
'Knowing that we're able to bring a bit of joy and smiles to these families, especially to the children, really warms our hearts,' one police officer said
Five Berkeley faculty members elected fellows of the AAAS
Rebecca Abergel, Roland Bürgmann, Richard Ivry, Michael Manga and David Schaffer are the newest fellows of the world's largest scientific society
Somali American student uses slam poetry to speak out against injustice
First-year student Saida Dahir has performed her poetry about issues like the Muslim ban and gun violence at dozens of protests and rallies across the country, and just released her first album, The Walking Stereotype