UC Berkeley develops 'air-stable' battery that can power EVs for 500 miles on a single charge

A team of researchers at the University of California, Berkeley has developed a new type of battery that could power electric vehicles for up to 500 miles on a single charge. The battery is made of a new material called "air-stable lithium metal," which is much more stable than traditional lithium-ion batteries. This stability allows the battery to be charged and discharged many more times without losing capacity, making it ideal for use in electric vehicles.

Berkeley study finds that wildfire smoke can increase risk of heart disease

A new study from the University of California, Berkeley has found that exposure to wildfire smoke can increase the risk of heart disease. The study, which was published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, followed more than 100,000 people for an average of 10 years. Researchers found that people who were exposed to high levels of wildfire smoke were more likely to develop heart disease, even after accounting for other factors such as age, race, and socioeconomic status.

UC Berkeley launches new center for climate science and policy

The University of California, Berkeley has launched a new center for climate science and policy. The center, which is called the Berkeley Institute for Climate Science and Policy, will bring together researchers from across the university to work on climate change issues. The institute will focus on developing new climate science, informing policy decisions, and training the next generation of climate leaders.

Berkeley researchers develop new way to edit genes

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have developed a new way to edit genes. The new method, which is called "base editing," is more precise and efficient than traditional gene editing methods. Base editing could be used to treat a wide range of genetic diseases, such as sickle cell anemia and cystic fibrosis.