Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Two people walk next to a long set of solar panels over a canal

Solar-panel-covered canals have their day in the sun in California

UC Newsroom

November 25, 2025

California’s first solar-over-canal project goes online with the commissioning of the narrow and wide span arrays in the Turlock Irrigation District, bringing to life the ultimate “why didn’t I think of that!” idea.

Take a tour of your thoughts with the 'Glass Brain'

The Glass Brain is kind of like it sounds. It’s a colorful, 3-D window into all the mysterious activities that light up the brain.

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'Neural dust' could treat the body from inside

On the horizon: wireless, batteryless implants for monitoring organs and improving prosthetics.

New UC Berkeley undergraduate program to develop innovative tech leaders and entrepreneurs

Program confers two degrees to empower students to join hands-on tech skills with business school expertise.

5 nanoscience research projects that could deliver big results

From energy efficiency to carbon capture, Berkeley Lab scientists are on it.