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Scientists design way to use harmless bacteria to detect heavy metals in drinking water
February 27, 2020
The goal is to test water at the faucets people actually drink from and catch contamination along the way.
An improved implant
February 26, 2020
Researchers have developed a breakthrough cochlear device that could enable hearing-impaired people to detect pitch.
Solar power at night?
January 30, 2020
It’s no joke, says a professor developing prototypes of nighttime solar cells capable of generating power.
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.