Innovation
Historic Haul
By Leah WorthingtonThe UC system set a world record with five Nobels in one year. Four of them have connections to Berkeley.
Major Decision
By Lizzy Rager, M.J. ’27How a new Berkeley course is helping first-year students find direction
Seeing the Other Side
By Daniela X. Sandoval, M.J. ’26A new Berkeley course aims to foster dialogue across ideological divides.
You’ll Never Believe It Came from Berkeley
Add The Matrix, Berkeley Mafia, and Jerry Maguire to your list.
Behold Berkelocene
By Emily Grace Putnam ’25Created at Berkeley Lab, the novel compound may unlock new insights into nuclear waste.
Spotlight: Genius Bears
By Hussain Khan, M.J. ’25Meet Berkeley’s recent MacArthur Fellows
May the Best Bot Win
By Nathalia AlcantaraStarted as a student side project, Chatbot Arena is now the AI industry’s scoreboard—and a $100 million startup
More Things You’ll Never Believe Came from Berkeley
By Esther OhOkay, maybe you will, but we still think it’s a fun list.
Biology Gets ChatGPT for DNA
By Pat JosephThe tool could have immediate applications for health care
Data Is Fueling the AI Revolution. What Happens When It Runs Out?
By Aaron MokThe internet may not be big enough to sustain AI innovation.
Q&A: Is Berkeley Next?
By Jesse KleinWildfire scientist Michael Gollner on protecting the East Bay from disaster
High-Class Housing
By Leah WorthingtonTransfers find deluxe digs at Anchor House
