New helmet design can deal with sports’ twists and turns
January 15, 2020
UC Berkeley neurologist Robert Knight has designed a helmet that can absorb blows today's helmets don't protect against.
Putting gene therapy in reach
January 9, 2020
A disruptive new technology could bring cellular engineering and its lifesaving potential to more people.
Toward a “head-to-toe” health check from a single blood test
December 3, 2019
A UCSF physician is developing a screen capable of providing a detailed portrait of current health and future disease risks.
Shedding a new light on Egyptian mummies
November 21, 2019
Berkeley Lab teams work with Cairo University researchers to study soil and bone samples dating back 4,000 years.
UC's race to stay ahead of wildfires
November 14, 2019
UC San Diego matches increased fire danger with improved monitoring capability.
Seeing the cosmos in color for the first time
October 31, 2019
DESI, a 5,000-eyed instrument, is being used by UC researchers to explore the mystery of dark energy in color.
Body image concerns are universal
October 31, 2019
A new app helps researchers understand the true extent of our insecurities.
Widely used health care prediction algorithm biased against black people
October 30, 2019
A new study reveals significant racial bias in a software program that affects access to care for millions of Americans.
Improving indoor air quality during wildfires
October 25, 2019
Indoor air scientists explain how to protect homes, schools, and other buildings from air pollution during wildfires.