UC Santa Cruz |

Massive genomics study aims to protect California biodiversity

The state-funded genomics project aims to be a lasting resource for shaping conservation policy.
UC Berkeley |

In 10 years, CRISPR transformed medicine. Can it now help us deal with climate change?

Edited crops could thrive in our changing climate, boosting crop yields and helping draw down excess carbon in the atmosphere.
UC Berkeley |

Stunning photos show young UC Berkeley falcons learning to fly

They slipped and cried for food, but the siblings wound up mastering their first days of flight school.
UC Newsroom |

Celebrating Title IX with great moments in UC women’s sports

50 years ago, Title IX changed the landscape of education and sports for women in the U.S. Here’s a salute to those who keep its flame burning bright.
UC Newsroom |

The economic clout of a UC degree

A UC degree translates into a lifetime of higher earnings, a game-changer for students and state — and so much more.
UC Newsroom |

The unstoppable Class of 2022

They’re ready to put their brilliance to work in ways that will make the world better for all of us.
UC Berkeley |

Skydiving salamanders live in world’s tallest trees

Salamanders living in the crowns of redwoods are able to glide and maneuver in freefall, suggesting adaptation to living at heights.
UC Berkeley |

In top graduating senior, East Coast grit meets Berkeley utopianism

Environmental sciences major and music minor Anjika Pai wins this year’s UC Berkeley University Medal.
UC Newsroom |

6 UC professors earn 2022 Carnegie fellowships

Prestigious award advances important projects in humanities and social sciences with $200,000 stipend.
UC Berkeley |

‘Minimally speaking autistic’ student wins Soros fellowship for Ph.D.

The psychology major is the first student with oral-motor apraxia to win the prestigious award.
UC Berkeley, UC Merced |

Flying buses in California skies?

Advanced air mobility could help people and goods in modes and environments previously underserved by traditional means get where they need to go.
UC Berkeley |

Why T. rex has tiny arms

T. rex’s short arms may have lowered risk of bites during feeding frenzies, scientist proposes.