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UC awards $15.5M in research grants to tackle big questions in health, AI, agriculture and climate justice

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December 17, 2024

Researchers will gather better data on maternal health, test new ways of filtering ‘forever’ chemicals from wastewater and work with California schools to protect students from extreme heat.

Take a tour of your thoughts with the 'Glass Brain'

The Glass Brain is kind of like it sounds. It’s a colorful, 3-D window into all the mysterious activities that light up the brain.

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UC Berkeley to build a window into the brain

$21.6M awarded to create a 'brain modem' that can read and write to neurons, laying foundation for new therapies.

Low-cost smart glove translates American Sign Language alphabet

Next-gen virtual tool could also be used in fields from telesurgery to defense.

Providing clean water for a growing population

A new method to squeeze every drop from brine will alleviate water shortages in arid regions.