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101 in 101

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Morphing Matter explained in 101 seconds | 101 in 101

Earthen architecture explained in 101 seconds | 101 in 101

African American quilts explained in 101 seconds | 101 in 101

Genetic editing to cure rare disease explained | 101 in 101

Traffic safety explained in 101 seconds | 101 in 101

Professor explains hidden internet infrastructure | 101 in 101

Academic Review

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Roots of the groove – African American pop music's influence explained | Academic Review

UC Berkeley professor breaks down the science of 'Inside Out 2' | Academic Review

UC Berkeley professor breaks down Kamala Harris' linguistics | Academic Review

Digital forensic expert breaks down political deepfakes | Academic Review

UC Berkeley Music professor breaks down national anthems

People

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Berkeley students capture first images of rare shrew

Berkeley's 2024 University Medalist: Chris Ying

Meet Yogananda Pittman, UC Berkeley's next chief of police

Andrew Schwartz: Life at Berkeley's Snow Lab

Berkeley Snow Lab's critical climate change mission

First Day in a Nobel Life: Jennifer Doudna

Berkeley Talks

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How the tobacco industry drove the rise of ultra-processed foods

Energy justice expert on his pursuit for affordable and clean energy for all

Feeding the world without ‘eating the earth’

Daniel Handler (aka Lemony Snicket) on reading the authors you want to write like

In 1970, one in five Americans moved every year. Now it’s one in 13. What changed?

The case for a philosophical life, with Agnes Callard and Judith Butler

News

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Berkeley's 2023 University Medalist, Catey Vera

Berkeley Law tackles border killing case (CONTENT WARNING)

Molecular 3D chainmail COFs

Massive field test showing how AI smooths traffic flow

OUTCRY: Berkeley students join "scream session"

Reducing toxic levels of arsenic in drinking water

Suvivor Support @ Berkeley

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