UC Berkeley researchers create 'intelligent' artificial limbs

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have developed a new type of artificial limb that is able to sense its surroundings and adjust its movements accordingly. The limb is made from a soft, flexible material that is covered in sensors. These sensors allow the limb to detect changes in pressure, temperature, and movement. The limb is also equipped with a small computer that processes the data from the sensors and sends signals to the muscles in the arm. This allows the limb to move in a natural and fluid way.

UC Berkeley scientists develop new way to edit DNA

Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley have developed a new way to edit DNA. The technique, called CRISPR-Cas13, is more efficient and accurate than previous methods of gene editing. CRISPR-Cas13 uses a protein called Cas13 to target and cut specific sequences of DNA. The Cas13 protein is guided to the target DNA by a short piece of RNA. Once the Cas13 protein has cut the DNA, the cell's natural repair mechanisms can be used to insert or delete genes.

UC Berkeley team develops new solar cell technology

A team of researchers at the University of California, Berkeley has developed a new type of solar cell that is more efficient and less expensive than traditional solar cells. The new solar cell is made from a thin layer of perovskite, a material that is highly efficient at absorbing light. The perovskite layer is sandwiched between two layers of transparent electrodes. The top electrode is made from a transparent conducting oxide, and the bottom electrode is made from a metal. The new solar cell is able to convert about 20% of the light that hits it into electricity.