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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has chosen Patrick Gonzalez, a climate change scientist and forest ecologist from the University of California, Berkeley, as a lead author for its upcoming global scientific assessment.

A recent study published in Science details how the unique feet of ripple bugs, or water striders from the genus Rhagovelia, have inspired a new propulsion system for miniature robots.

Edward Miguel, a professor of economics at the University of California, Berkeley and faculty co-director of the Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA), has focused his career on addressing global poverty.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced new sanctions aimed at disrupting Iran’s oil exports.

Amir Rafiei, a third-year transfer student majoring in statistics at the University of California, Berkeley, recently reflected on how his approach to collaboration has changed after participating in a new course designed to help students engage...

As the new academic year begins, UC Berkeley leadership has welcomed students, faculty, and staff back to campus.

Chris Batterman Cháirez, a new assistant professor of ethnomusicology at the University of California, Berkeley, is focusing his research and teaching on how music moves across borders and cultures.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued a Request for Comment as mandated by the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act.

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have enabled participants in a recent study to perceive a previously unseen color, named “olo,” using a technique called Oz.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned four Costa Rican nationals and two entities based in Costa Rica for their roles in narcotics trafficking and money laundering.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Board of Directors has approved a proposed rule to amend the regulations related to the display of the FDIC official digital sign and non-deposit signage.

Charles I. Plosser, former president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, has died.

Millions of students across the United States are returning to schools facing a range of challenges, including limited resources, immigration enforcement, and political debates.

IBM and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) have announced new AI-powered features for the 2025 US Open, aiming to enhance digital engagement for fans worldwide.

A new global study commissioned by IBM has found that sports fans are increasingly seeking digital content experiences that leverage artificial intelligence, personalization, and real-time features.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced that the federal government will stop issuing paper checks for most federal payments beginning September 30, 2025.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released its Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for June 2025, providing a detailed look at cross-border financial flows involving U.S. securities and banking.

Global investment firm Carlyle and Australian private credit manager amicaa have announced a debt financing package of AUD240 million for Tellus Holdings Limited, an environmental services company based in Western Australia.

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has unanimously approved updates to its Statement on Longer-Run Goals and Monetary Policy Strategy.

Financial institutions are increasingly using third-party firms for technology services such as payment processing, cloud storage, and risk management.