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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.
A Peace Corps volunteer built a school in rural Colombia in 1965. Now, her foundation is sending UC Berkeley students to continue that work.
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.
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.
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.
UC Irvine celebrated dozens of student-athletes who prove you can throw shot put, score goals, and ace exams all at once. The third annual Zotspys awards honored athletes maintaining stellar GPAs while competing at the highest levels.
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.
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center opens its doors to the entire community for National Cancer Survivors Day, featuring wellness activities, expert connections, and a special visit from cyclists riding cross-country for cancer research. No appointment needed.
Two UC Davis professors who were first-generation college students are proving that the right mentors can transform scientific careers. Their groundbreaking research is now helping fight autism and climate change.
Cancer patients in Northern California now have access to technology that adjusts radiation treatment instantly if tumors shrink during therapy. UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is the first in the region to offer this precision system.
Two major foundations just awarded nearly $4 million to UC San Diego researchers exploring breakthrough ideas in medicine, climate science, and tech. The funding arrives as a lifeline during uncertain times for scientific research.
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.
Three UC San Diego researchers studying climate, nuclear physics, and human health just earned one of science's highest honors. Their work is already protecting communities and advancing our understanding of life itself.
Scientists at UC San Diego have uncovered a natural defense mechanism that helps prevent breast cancer from spreading to other parts of the body. The discovery could lead to new treatments and improve screening for patients taking certain medications.
Young researchers at UC San Diego are solving some of women's health's toughest puzzles, from safer pregnancies to better cancer treatments. Their annual showcase proves the next generation of medical scientists is ready to change lives.
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 program at UC Santa Cruz has transformed the face of astronomy by supporting 170 students from underrepresented backgrounds, nearly half of all marginalized Ph.D. graduates in the field. The Lamat Institute's success shows what happens when scientific training meets cultural validation.
Engineers at UC San Diego have developed an ultrasound device that creates instant, high-resolution images of internal rail cracks, making America's 140,000 miles of railroad track safer and easier to inspect. The breakthrough could prevent hundreds of rail failures each year and is already being tested for real-world use.
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.
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