Paging your inner child: Paleontologists conclude 20,000 T. rexes roamed North America at any given time.
How many T. rexes were there? Billions.
Spotting cows from space
Researchers use satellite imagery to track how cows and elk interact at the interface of wildland and rangeland.
A path toward clean drinking water for all Californians
A new study finds hundreds of public water systems are out of compliance, but points to solutions the state (and nation) can pursue.
Will AI write the next Great American Novel?
A writer explores what happens to art when our muses become mechanical, when inspiration is not divine but digital.
Could wildfires ruin our wine?
Researchers are racing to find ways to help California's iconic wine industry adapt to a changing climate, including drought and wildfire.
For COVID-19 long-haulers, few answers, but meditation and peer support offer some relief
As scientists try to understand lingering COVID-19 health issues, a new program hopes to give patients better tools to cope with the debilitating symptoms.
How to resocialize after the pandemic
COVID-19 took a toll on our relationships. Understanding why might help us come back together.
Did racism kill Jackie Robinson?
Jackie Robinson integrated Major League Baseball over 70 years ago, breaking down barriers for future generations. Now, scientists ask — did racism lead to Robinson's early death?
Could California put solar panels on top of canals?
Scientists at UC Merced and UC Santa Cruz are exploring a potential project to combine renewable energy with water conservation.
Up close with Iceland’s new (and erupting) volcano
A geology professor witnesses the birth of Iceland’s newest volcano, which is still erupting.
The incredible bacterial ‘homing missiles’ that scientists want to harness
A Berkeley Lab-led team is digging into bacteria-produced nanomachines that could fast-track microbiome science.
Testing strategies for safer air travel during the pandemic
A new study offers much-needed data to airlines and states that have had little guidance on how to enable safe travel.