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Four UC-affiliated scientists win 2024 Nobel Prizes

Four UC-affiliated scientists found their sleep disturbed in the early morning hours this week by a memorable phone call — the news of a Nobel Prize award from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, the honor of a lifetime.


Why California’s beaches are shrinking, and what we can do to save them

UC research is helping preserve the Golden State's iconic coast.


UC’s queer climate scientists: Making science as diverse as the natural world

For many LGBTQ scientists, the diversity and resiliency of the world they study provides inspiration all year long.


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UC alumni will share insights into women’s science careers

UC alumnae will share insights into their professional journeys in the sciences.


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UC Alumni Career Network will feature women in science

A panel of UC alumnae will share insights into their professional journeys in the sciences.


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Take a virtual tour of the Berkeley Lab 88” Cyclotron

Celebrate the 90th anniversary of Lawrence Berkeley National Lab with a tour of its famous 88” Cyclotron.


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Fig. 1 presents: Here’s why the COVID-19 vaccine is safe

COVID vaccines arrived with historic speed, but the science behind them isn’t knew. Here’s how we created them.


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What Hollywood gets wrong (and right!) about asteroids

In the newest episode of UC’s award-winning Fig. 1 video series, meet Kirsten Howley, the real-life Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory astrophysicist working to prevent “Armageddon.”


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The seeds that bring fresh veggies to life

Did you know that most vegetables are annuals and need to be started every year from seeds? In a fascinating video, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources explores the science and processes that keep our food system vibrant.