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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.
A mysterious 5,000-year-old monument once thought to be unique just became the centerpiece of a groundbreaking discovery. Researchers using satellite technology found 28 more massive stone circles hidden across the Golan Heights, rewriting ancient history.
Engineer and YouTuber Mark Rober took on an unusual challenge: helping fellow creator MrBeast overcome his lifelong fear of heights. The collaboration between two of YouTube's biggest stars brought science and friendship together for an inspiring result.
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.
Philipp Raimund conquered his fear of heights to win Olympic gold in ski jumping at age 25, his first major individual title. The German athlete who works with a mental coach to manage his phobia delivered the performance of his life in Predazzo, Italy.
After more than a century of construction, Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Familia basilica reached its maximum height of 172.5 meters this week. The completion of this milestone brings Antoni Gaudí's visionary masterpiece one giant step closer to reality.
A former athlete who was once terrified of heights is now China's first internationally certified female professional tree climber, scaling 60-meter trees for a living. Yu Yanling discovered the profession by chance at university and turned her fear into a thriving career helping cities maintain their urban forests.
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.
When a massive snowstorm buried Lincoln Heights, Ohio, volunteers as young as 11 spent hours clearing driveways for elderly residents who couldn't dig out alone. A nonprofit turned a bus into a mobile warming center to keep helpers safe while spreading kindness street by street.
A jaguar photographed at 7,200 feet in Honduras—more than twice its normal elevation—signals that conservation efforts may finally be working. The rare "cloud jaguar" sighting offers hope for the species' return to mountains linking Central American habitats.
A Michigan city decimated by tree disease is planting 3,200 new trees this year, aiming to double its tree canopy to 40%. Residents will soon see a tree in front of every home.
A former Olympic silver medalist who once dove from 35mph is now getting his thrills swinging from treetops as a tree surgeon. Pete Waterfield's journey from the Athens podium to chainsaw work shows how passion can find new paths.
A middle school science teacher who helps students fight climate anxiety through hands-on environmental action just earned Oakland County's highest teaching honor. Rachel Harwell transforms worry into hope, one native garden at a time.
More than 180 Governor Livingston High School seniors enjoyed a safe, substance-free celebration at an amusement park instead of risky post-graduation parties. The community-powered event kept students entertained until 1:30 a.m. with everything from water slides to go-karts.
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