Chancellor Carol Christ announces retirement

After nine years at the helm of the University of California, Berkeley, Chancellor Carol Christ announced she plans to retire on June 30, 2023. Christ, a renowned scholar and leader in higher education, made the announcement in a message to the campus community. She said that she has decided to step down as chancellor to focus on her research and writing, and to spend more time with her family. Christ will remain in her role until the end of the academic year, and will work with the UC Board of Regents to ensure a smooth transition to a new chancellor.

Berkeley physicists discover new subatomic particle

A team of physicists at the University of California, Berkeley has discovered a new subatomic particle. The particle, which has been named the "pentaquark," is made up of five quarks, rather than the usual three. This is the first time that a pentaquark has been observed in an experiment. The discovery could help physicists better understand the strong nuclear force, which is one of the four fundamental forces of nature.

Berkeley engineers develop new type of solar cell

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have developed a new type of solar cell that is more efficient and flexible than traditional solar cells. The new solar cell is made up of a thin film of perovskite, a material that is known for its ability to absorb light. The perovskite layer is sandwiched between two layers of conducting material, which allows the solar cell to convert light into electricity. The new solar cell is still in the early stages of development, but it has the potential to revolutionize the solar industry.