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Neil Gallagher describes his oral history project "Preserving the Stories," and how it has been shaped by his years in the Marine Corps and at Berkeley Law. The post By collecting veterans’ stories, law student seeks to honor their…

Three new reports from the influential UC Berkeley policy lab explore a positive future for housing, energy and transportation in California and beyond. The post Possibility Lab: Creating abundance in the built environment appeared first…

Watch UC Berkeley Dean Steve Kahn explain how curiosity-driven research fuels the breakthroughs of tomorrow in just 101 seconds. The post From quantum theory to the modern laser: Why ‘basic science’ is the foundation of innovation appeared…

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From guiding the Library through the pandemic to reimagining Moffitt, Elizabeth Dupuis retires this January after 23 years of tireless student advocacy and steady leadership that reshaped the campus experience. The post ‘Stay curious’:…

This episode of the Greater Good Science Center podcast explores how students are using simple mindfulness practices to navigate stress, stay grounded and support their classmates. The post Science of Happiness: The power of a collective…

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. The post For 21 years, enthusiasts used their home…