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Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Moving groundbreaking research and discovery out of the lab and into the marketplace.

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.
‘Neuroprosthesis’ allows man with paralysis to put thoughts into words freely — a first
The new technology, which translates signals from the brain, could lead to more natural communication for people who have suffered speech loss.
Can we fireproof our houses?
Michele Barbato is looking in unexpected places for ways to build affordable homes that can handle disaster, including wildfires.
The story behind our infinitely recyclable plastic
Berkeley Lab scientists are solving the practical and environmental problems of traditional plastics.