Students test new heights of drone use
The technology of unmanned aerial vehicles may soon be used to deliver snacks to your front door. Read More…
Category Archives: Research & Ideas
Researchers discover materials to transform methane into fuel
A team of UC Berkeley and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory researchers have recently discovered materials that may transform methane from a greenhouse gas emission into an alternative energy source. Read More…
Research study shows how stress can actually be good
UC Berkeley researchers have made a discovery that should reassure many students on campus: the stress they encounter every day may actually be beneficial for them. Read More…
UC Berkeley receives NASA funds to develop ionospheric satellite
UC Berkeley will be developing an Ionosphere-bound satellite with funds of up to $200 million from NASA. Read More…
Berkeley Lab scientists to use supercomputer for research on genome, clean energy
Researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory currently have access to a new supercomputer that would allow new breakthroughs in biological and environmental science. Read More…
Campus professor of chemical engineering Jay Keasling helps develop inexpensive malaria treatment
It has been an exciting year for Jay Keasling, one that marks the climax of a long journey to help develop inexpensive treatment for malaria. Read More…
Report warns of impending problems in Africa
With the magnification of global warming and a regional population explosion, UC Berkeley researchers hypothesize that a vast region of Africa will soon find itself struggling with massive food shortages and widespread violence, in a new report published Tuesday. Read More…
Thoughts could be future of security
In a few years time, people may be able to unlock their personal devices without even lifting a finger, thanks to UC Berkeley researchers at the School of Information. Instead of symbols and characters, thoughts may be the new key. Read More…
Professor speaks about smartphone use, earthquake mitigation
A UC Berkeley geologist spoke about the use of computers and smartphones to collect data on earthquakes at a lecture in Banatao Auditorium on Monday evening. Read More…
Study finds economic incentives may encourage better sexual health
A recent study involving economic incentives as a means of HIV prevention pinpoints the exact monetary amount that would incentivize individuals to stay HIV and STI-free.
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