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A community program in Berkeley delivers over 70,000 nutritious meals yearly to 200 homebound seniors, powered entirely by neighbors volunteering just one hour per week. The city is now recruiting more volunteers who can walk, bike, or drive routes on weekday mornings.
A Berkeley neighborhood turned a simple block party into a grassroots experiment that could transform how their street works. By temporarily replacing speeding cars with bike lanes and safety features, residents proved safer streets are possible.
A Peace Corps volunteer built a school in rural Colombia in 1965. Now, her foundation is sending UC Berkeley students to continue that work.
UC Berkeley students threw a phone-free party with volleyball, live music, and mock social media gravestones to help peers reclaim their time from screens. The grassroots movement is empowering young people to fight digital addiction and reconnect with real life.
Scientists at Berkeley Lab are using AI-powered "digital twins" to slash the time between discovery and real-world solutions. These living virtual models predict outcomes and test changes without risky, costly experiments.
Scientists at UC Berkeley solved a 500-million-year mystery about how algae live inside coral cells, a discovery that could save dying reefs worldwide. The breakthrough came from a first-of-its-kind lab where corals spawn year-round instead of once annually.
A new approach to education treats every classroom moment as practice for democratic life. From science experiments to playground rules, teachers are helping students build the skills democracy needs to thrive.
College students at UC Berkeley are putting their phones away at parties to fight digital overload. The student-led movement is helping young people reclaim their attention and build deeper friendships.
Scientists just gave artificial intelligence a superpower it desperately needed: the ability to understand the invisible forces that hold matter together. This breakthrough could speed up the discovery of everything from better batteries to life-saving materials.
Scientists can now transform massive X-ray datasets into 3D images in seconds instead of hours, thanks to a real-time connection between two major research facilities. This breakthrough is already helping researchers study everything from fuel cells to bird feathers with unprecedented speed.
After 40 years studying a dangerous bacteria, researchers discovered how to transform it into a powerful immune booster that helps the body destroy cancer cells. The therapy could soon help children with leukemia survive bone marrow transplants.
First responders in Berkeley County pulled off five successful water rescues when a dangerous storm stranded boaters on Lake Moultrie. Every person made it home safely thanks to quick action from Marine Patrol deputies and local firefighters.
Scientists at UC Berkeley have mapped the exact brain circuits that release growth hormone during deep sleep, revealing how rest directly rebuilds your body and sharpens your mind. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for sleep disorders, diabetes, and brain diseases.
UC Berkeley celebrated dozens of student-athletes this week who proved you can excel in the classroom and on the field. Lacrosse player Chloe Rand and swimmer Evan Petty topped the honors list with multiple awards.
A Summerville charter school just proved that rewarding excellence works. Berkeley Preparatory Academy earned six statewide honors and $25,000 in bonuses for skyrocketing student achievement.
Berkeley Preparatory Academy in Summerville just earned six academic awards and $25,000 in performance bonuses for outstanding student achievement. Both the elementary and middle school programs showed exceptional growth during the 2024-2025 school year.
Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab just launched an AI system that will dramatically speed up breakthroughs in energy, medicine, and materials science. The tool analyzes data from powerful microscopes in minutes instead of weeks.
New research from UC Berkeley shows state cybersecurity programs are generating startup-level returns, with some delivering $20 in value for every dollar invested. The findings offer cash-strapped states a compelling reason to boost cyber defenses.
A $4 billion private investment is bringing cutting-edge tech infrastructure and over 125 permanent jobs to West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. The massive project required zero taxpayer dollars and signals a major shift for the Mountain State's economy.
Lyn Tran earned high honors at Sierra Pacific High School while caring for her dying mother and overcoming profound grief. Now she's heading to UC Berkeley to study psychology and help others.
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