Fifty years after the Apollo 11 moon walk, a vexillologist looks at the challenge of planting the flag on the moon.
An astronomical accomplishment
Hate spoilers? This AI tool spots them for you
Neural networks-based SpoilerNet is designed to catch online spoilers before they catch you off guard.
UC Berkeley to put an experiment on the surface of the moon in the next 2 years
Among the select few chosen by NASA to put a project on the moon, campus scientists now race to get ready.
Researchers to join national effort to build atlas of human breast cells
The project, supported by a $4M grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, will be a vital part of the Human Cell Atlas.
Scientists chart course toward a new world of synthetic biology
Genetically engineered trees that provide fire-resistant lumber for homes? We're on the cusp of a revolution.
New technology helps media detect ‘deepfakes’
From wrinkled noses to pursed lips, the distinct quirks in how we speak may hold the key to combating manipulated videos.
Want to meditate more effectively? Try algorithms
Digital media often seems to deplete our attention. Scientists have found a way to flip that equation.
With new rig, student can achieve director dream
D’Vonte Johnson is ready to turn auteur, thanks to a student-designed camera rig compatible with cerebral palsy.
Cyber Shakespeare
All UC students can see the Bard's world brought to life in a new online course.
2 northern white rhinos are left in the world. Here's how robots could save them.
Flexible robotics designed at UC San Diego could help navigate the tricky issues of saving this subspecies from extinction.
Squid skin inspires creation of next-gen heat regulating blanket
Something new to wear into your too hot, too cold office.
Arts professor Robin Hunicke judges on 'Project Runway'
She served as guest judge for an episode in which contestants designed powerful female video game characters.