Research led by PMB professor Patrick Shih shows that some simple changes to Agrobacterium can significantly improve the efficiency of introducing DNA into a genome.
The Global South faces a growing toxic waste crisis
Kate O’Neill, a professor in ESPM, spoke to PBS NewsHour about the growing toxic waste crisis in developing countries caused by discarded electronics.
Advancing climate equity around the world
We highlight some of the nearly three dozen graduate students supported by the Katherine S. and James K. Lau Graduate Fellowship in Climate Equity.
John Taylor recognized by British Mycological Society
The PMB professor was awarded the organization’s 2024 John Webster Award for his outstanding contribution to fungal biology research over an extended career.
Working toward a world without plastic pollution
A new study co-authored by Rausser College researchers finds that nearly ending plastic pollution by 2050 is possible, but requires an ambitious and coordinated global effort.
Powering Health in Africa
UC Berkeley research is electrifying clinics and hospitals that provide reliable power, Wi-Fi, and water to surrounding communities.
New form of Sudden Oak Death found in Bay Area
Citizen scientists from the SOD Blitz Project, led by Cooperative Extension professor Matteo Garbelotto, have discovered at least four outbreaks of a new, potentially more aggressive form of the pathogen that causes sudden oak death.
2024 Rausser College Photo Contest Winners
More than 100 images were submitted to Rausser College's 50th Anniversary photo contest! View this year's winning photos here.
Cancer cells opt for faster, less efficient energy creation
A new study led by UC Berkeley researchers identifies why cancer and other fast-growing cells choose a less efficient way to produce energy.
New York Times Guest Essay: Yellowstone Is Disappearing
Arthur Middleton, a professor in ESPM and co-director of the Stone Center for Environmental Stewardship, explores the possible linkages between the TV show “Yellowstone” and increased development in the area.
Aline Abayo named participant in Future Nobel Laureates Scholarship Program
The ERG graduate student will travel to Stockholm, Sweden, during the Nobel Week Dialogue in December.
Empowering success in Kenya
As the USA executive director of the Human Needs Project, Kristina Yarmolich BS ’21 Conservation and Resource Studies, develops partnerships and sustainable programs that provide Kenyans with essential infrastructure.
Prescribed burn was first at Whitaker’s Forest in half a century
Berkeley Forests researchers conducted a controlled burn at Whitaker’s Forest last month as part of their ongoing investigation into how to protect giant sequoia trees from wildfire and other threats.
Intensive leaf cooling promotes tree survival during a record heatwave
A new paper out from the Blonder lab focuses on how water access affects leaf function and survival in the Fremont cottonwood during extreme heatwaves.
New plant bug species discovered in French Polynesia
ESPM PhD alum Brad Balukjian spoke to Rausser College about the discovery of 17 new insect species in French Polynesia, and how he hopes to continue educational outreach on the islands.
Renewable Repercussions
Meg Mills-Novoa’s research helps Nevada’s rural communities and Indigenous groups navigate a boom of renewable energy production.
California Wolf Project will advance science and management of gray wolves
The Berkeley Wildlife program and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife have launched the collaborative research initiative to understand the ecology and wolf-human interactions of the recolonizing wolf population in California.
Championing Equity
Grown from the grassroots, the environmental justice movement has gone global—and Rausser College researchers are at the forefront.
Coexisting with California’s Urban Coyotes
Professor Christopher Schell and alum Christine Wilkinson, PhD '21, spoke to KQED about the role coyotes play in California ecosystems, and how can best coexist.
USDA Under Secretary Jacobs-Young Tours Oxford Facility
During a visit to campus last week, the Under Secretary visited greenhouses and field sites to learn about various environmental, agricultural, and plant science research programs on campus.