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Mind-reading brain implant converts thoughts to speech almost instantly: 'breakthrough'

Researchers have used a mind-reading brain implant to continuously play a paralyzed person's thoughts through a speaker, allowing them to talk again.

LiveScience

Lawsuit Over UC Berkeley's Alleged Toleration of Anti-Semitism …

can go forward in part, a federal trial judge concludes.

Reason

Stanford and 3 U of California campuses face probes as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign

The Trump administration says it has opened investigations into the admissions policies at Stanford University and three campuses within the University of California system, including UC Berkeley, UCLA and UC Irvine

The Independent UK

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Berkeley’s famous falcons are missing. Bird flu may be to blame

Experts say that the beloved birds might have been felled by the virus as it spreads across California

The Independent UK

Berkeley Hosts Another Landmark Hackathon

Berkeley, CA – UC Berkeley, known for hosting some of the world’s most prestigious hackathons, has once again set a new standard with its latest AI competition. The LLM Agents MOOC Hackathon, organized by Berkeley’s RDI Center, has attracted over 3,000 participants from 127 countries and 1,100 universities. As reported…

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A young woman’s body was found on the side of a California road over 30 years ago. We finally know who she is

Wendy Abrams-Nishikai was 21-year-old UC Berkeley student when she went missing on Halloween 1989

The Independent UK

Former Panthers HC Ron Rivera going back to school in new role

The winningest head coach in Panthers history is going back to school.

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Zendaya Visited Her Favorite Hometown Frozen Yogurt Shop This Week and Was "Hella Casual" With Everyone There

“POV: You spot Zendaya outside your dorm."

Marie Claire

Dramatic changes on Uranus, Neptune, Saturn and Jupiter revealed in 10 years of Hubble Telescope images (video)

The space agency has learned a lot over 10 years observing the weather of our solar system's outer planets.

Space

US scientists may have developed the first robot syllabus that allows machines to transfer skills without human intervention

RoVi-Aug framework could enhance robotic skill transfer across diverse environments and hardware configurations.

TechRadar

‘Don’t burn out’: nine activists and therapists on coping with post-election overwhelm

We spoke to activists and therapists across the US about how they were dealing with the news of Trump’s win and how they plan to take action

The Guardian - US

Parasitic Fungi Can Take Over A Brain For Its Own Benefit. It Gets Worse.

A parasitic fungus takes over the brains of flies and controls them for its own sinister ends. Here’s the science behind the horror.

Inverse

Humans are more creative writers than AI models – but the tech will still shape how we write

Creative stories from hundreds of humans were pitted against those produced by OpenAI, Meta AI platforms

The Independent UK

This exoplanet circling a dead star may mirror Earth's fate — if our planet survives a dying sun, that is

A newly discovered Earth-size world orbiting a dead white dwarf star gives scientists a hint of what the solar system may look like in billions of years.

Space

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61-Year-Old Makes $54K Yearly Renting Out Parking Spaces

Sam Hunt, a UC Berkeley graduate, turned his unused parking spaces into a profitable side gig.

International Business Times UK

61-Year-Old Makes $54K Yearly Renting Out Parking Spaces; Here's How To Get Started In Less Than 10 Minutes!

Sam Hunt, a UC Berkeley graduate, turned his unused parking spaces into a profitable side gig.

The Conversation

How universities can unlock their entrepreneurial potential

Universities do more than just teach and conduct research – they’re where some of the most audacious ideas are ignited, eventually finding their way into the private sector and our everyday lives. Take Stanford and UC Berkeley, for example, which have become symbols of how universities can power innovation.

Fortune

UC Berkeley, Illinois, and Marshall are home to the top online data science master’s programs. Did your school make the list?

Fortune’s latest ranking finds that programs that value rigor and student success are among the best places for students to learn in-demand data skills.

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The Independent UK

Scientists say fungus could turn food waste into delicious high-protein dishes

New paper show how Neurospora, a type of fungus, can convert food waste into high-protein, flavourful ingredients

The Guardian - US

‘Sip, return, repeat’: US city tackles throwaway cup culture with first-of-its-kind system

From Starbucks to local cafes, Petaluma’s reusable cup project aims to cut down on rampant plastic waste

The Independent UK

Kamala Harris says her dad taught her to be fearless, but he’s been markedly absent from her public rise

Family is at the forefront of Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, and she speaks frequently and fondly of her late mother’s influence – but rarely is there mention of her father. A “Marxist” economics professor who left Jamaica for UC Berkeley, Donald J Harris has said little about his daughter during…

Salon

The case for "alternative proteins"

Public funding helped electric vehicles go mainstream. Are alternative proteins next — or are they too polarizing?

Evening Standard

Best non-toxic, metal-free tampons to switch to better period products

Non-toxic tampons to consider following the recent UC Berkeley study

PC Gamer

Super-tiny capacitors could enable a 'whole new realm' of ultra-efficient devices, maybe even handheld gaming PCs with more than 15 minutes of battery life

Dare we hope for a gaming handheld with usable battery life?

Fortune

At least 35 of America’s billionaires are Ph.D.s. As academic jobs become scarce, doctorates should get down to business

It is estimated that the private sector now employs about as many Ph.D. graduates as educational institutions.

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