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This message was sent pursuant to guidance from the University of California Office of the President The post Embracing our Principles of Community, honoring our legacy of free speech appeared first on Berkeley News.

"Freedom to express diverse viewpoints is fundamental to the mission of the University, and lawful protests play a pivotal role in that process," UC President Michael Drake writes The post Updates on UC-wide campus climate efforts appeared first on Berkeley News.

A directive on policies impacting expressive activities The post A letter from Michael Drake, UC system president appeared first on Berkeley News.

Researchers at UC Berkeley find that women who rise through the ranks and succeed win our respect. But these leaders also defy deep-rooted stereotypes — and we penalize them because we see them as less warm, less nurturing. The post Kamala Harris’ hidden foe: pervasive bias against powerful middle-aged women appeared first on Berkeley News.

"Every gift, regardless of size, supports Berkeley's mission and helps us forge an ever-stronger culture of philanthropy," says Chancellor Rich Lyons, UC Berkeley's new leader. The post Celebrating UC Berkeley’s record-breaking fundraising year appeared first on Berkeley News.

Researchers found that well-planned reforestation projects have up to 10 times more low-cost carbon removal potential than earlier estimates. The post Reforestation is more cost-effective than previously thought, study finds appeared first on Berkeley News.

The Perseverance rover gathered sediments that can only be analyzed on Earth to retrieve more detailed information on Mars' water history. The post Rocks collected on Mars hold key to water and perhaps life on the planet. Bring them back to Earth. appeared first on Berkeley News.

“Regardless of where you stand on guns, there is no doubt that gun violence is a key contributor to disability, injury and of death for Americans." The post UC Berkeley course explores gun violence as a public health issue appeared first on Berkeley News.

From albino squirrels to black coyotes, urban wildlife with unique color variations reveal the role of human bias in wildlife conservation. The post How color shapes which animals we fear — and which we protect appeared first on Berkeley News.

Watch UC Berkeley professor Alison Gopnik explain the surprising overlap in just 101 seconds. The post Why studying children’s minds could help us build better AI appeared first on Berkeley News.

Seismic data from NASA's Insight lander indicate deep, porous rock filled with liquid water The post Scientists find oceans of water on Mars. It’s just too deep to tap. appeared first on Berkeley News.

The grants are part of a nearly $20 million investment by the California Energy Commission to “fund applied research and development projects that develop decarbonization solutions for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in buildings." The post UC researchers awarded $8 million to advance commercial building decarbonization appeared first on Berkeley News.

A new podcast by the UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics, Altered States explores what science can tell us about psychedelics — and what psychedelics can tell us about ourselves. The post Altered States: Will doctors soon prescribe ecstasy? appeared first on Berkeley News.

Scientists took an atomic look at a protein complex that grants access to our DNA. A deeper knowledge of how it works could help develop better therapies for cancer and Alzheimer's. The post Research gives a better understanding of what it takes to unpack DNA appeared first on Berkeley News.

UC Berkeley psychology professor Dacher Keltner and a panel of others who worked on the new Pixar film discuss the science behind emotions, and how all of them, even the most uncomfortable, have a purpose. The post Berkeley Talks: The science behind the emotions in ‘Inside Out 2’ appeared first on Berkeley News.

The post UC Berkeley student president discovers data science’s power in economics appeared first on Berkeley News.

UCPD is on the scene. No injuries have been reported. The post Reports of shots fired near Clark Kerr Track and Hill Campus appeared first on Berkeley News.

From Britain's "God Save the King" to South Africa’s “Nkosi Sekelel’ iAfrika," here's what makes national anthems tick. The post Watch a UC Berkeley professor break down the origins and stories behind national anthems appeared first on Berkeley News.

The post Rich Lyons on the future of innovation and entrepreneurship at Berkeley appeared first on Berkeley News.

Nematodes react to the odors of pathogens by prepping their guts to withstand an infection. Do humans react similarly? The post Do smells prime our gut to fight off infection? appeared first on Berkeley News.

The post Dr. Gina Ann Garcia appointed inaugural faculty director of Latinx Thriving Initiatives appeared first on Berkeley News.