Ready to roll
05/31/24 — Advanced navigation for spherical robots like BB-8 may be possible thanks to new insights into holonomy.
Research
Putting on the heat
05/31/24 — Viruses can generate electricity when exposed to heat, which may lead to next-gen biosensors and diagnostic tools.
So to speak
05/31/24 — Researchers have identified parallels between bats and humans in the parts of the brain related to vocalizations.
Grand designs
05/31/24 — An innovative design method leverages AI and additive manufacturing to create better-performing materials.
Light science
05/31/24 — Advanced laser technologies may be key to applications ranging from clean energy to a quantum internet.
Q+A on solar sails
05/31/24 — The BLISS project aims to create a fleet of miniaturized, autonomous spacecraft for exploring asteroids and comets.
Berkeley’s ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship combats climate change
05/30/24 — UC Berkeley faculty are fast-tracking the development of new and creative climate solutions
Tiny sensor aims to monitor tumors in real time
04/19/24 — IEEE Spectrum: Novel device could potentially provide a better alternative to biopsies
How scientists are accelerating chemistry discoveries with automation
04/08/24 — Berkeley Lab: New statistical-modeling workflow, developed by MSE professor Kristin Persson’s group, may help advance drug discovery and synthetic chemistry
Bioinspired design reduces drag and noise production for towed sonar arrays
04/01/24 — Textured surface mimics shark skin to make underwater instruments more effective and environmentally friendly
What bats can teach us about the evolution of human speech
02/29/24 — Study shows how bats may be ideal candidates for understanding human speech development and pathology
Researchers explore the phenomenon of holonomy
02/13/24 — New insights may advance motion and path planning for spherical robots
Jennifer Doudna: Delivering the future of CRISPR-based genome editing
02/08/24 — Nobel laureate details new applications at Kuh Distinguished Lecture
With flexibility comes possibility
11/06/23 — Funding for faculty fellowships will ignite the most important discoveries of the future.
Grace Gu selected as inaugural recipient of the LLNL Early Career UC Faculty Initiative
10/02/23 — LLNL: Assistant professor of mechanical engineering to receive $1M as part of LLNL, University of California partnership for AI-driven additive manufacturing research
Iain Clark selected as Innovation Investigator by Arc Institute
09/20/23 — Berkeley Engineering professor awarded $1M to pursue “curiosity-driven” research
Three Berkeley Engineering professors selected for Bakar Fellows Spark Awards
08/31/23 Berkeley News — Awards will provide support for innovative research in cryptography, robotics and medicine
Novel brain implant helps paralyzed woman speak using a digital avatar
08/23/23 — Berkeley engineers explain how advances in AI could help restore natural communication
Researchers create open-source platform for Neural Radiance Field development
07/25/23 — Plug-and-play framework makes it easier to collaborate and develop interactive 3D scenes
Greater access to water and sanitation could help curb antibiotic resistance
06/30/23 — Berkeley-led study highlights key role of community environmental factors in transmission of resistance genes