Innovation and Entrepreneurship

A pregnant woman sits on a hospital bed, wearing a hospital gown, holding her belly from below.

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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Can we fireproof our houses?

Michele Barbato is looking in unexpected places for ways to build affordable homes that can handle disaster, including wildfires.

Berkeley Lab scientists Brett Helms and Corinne Scown hold samples of PDK plastic, a unique new material that can be recycled indefinitely

The story behind our infinitely recyclable plastic

Berkeley Lab scientists are solving the practical and environmental problems of traditional plastics.

A new way to remove salts and toxic metals from water

Desalination can help meet growing water needs globally, but current techniques are limited. A new approach holds promise.