Berkeley Lab scientists are solving the practical and environmental problems of traditional plastics.

Desalination can help meet growing water needs globally, but current techniques are limited. A new approach holds promise.

Nonfungible tokens are all the rage, and now UC Berkeley is minting its own to raise money for research and education.

LipType lets people of all abilities send touch-free texts or emails without ever speaking aloud.

Master’s student Selina Brinkmann has been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship for study at Oxford University — a first for the campus.

By using a synthetic genetic polymer, the researcher overcomes prior limitations and lets you hold the world in the palm of your hand.

The tool could be a boon to people who need to monitor underlying conditions, like diabetes or high blood pressure.

The inaugural Social Impact Prize is a $10,000 award in recognition of startups that are driving social change and justice, reducing environmental impacts, or providing access, resources and opportunities to underserved groups through innovation.

How getting to know a mosquito’s nose helped researchers sniff out better bug sprays.

The test kit uses a simple nasal swab to return results in 30 minutes, anywhere, any time.

A ‘smart’ ring may flag early illnesses, a UCSF and UC San Diego study shows.

Two winners will take home $50K and get access to a global investor network.