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A new (and surprising) way to use solar panels

In the middle of California's Central Valley, a new way to use solar panels could change how we think about clean energy and water. It’s a simple idea that people have talked about for decades, but only now is it finally being tested in real life.

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UC Berkeley |

Secret behind ‘nic-sickness’ could help break tobacco addiction

The brain’s dopamine network activated by high doses of nicotine could be tweaked to help people kick the habit.
Illustration of a therapist talking with a patient via computer video conferencing.
UCLA |

With $12 million in federal funding, UCLA to expand reach of its depression treatment

Faculty with the Depression Grand Challenge have created a system for managing mental health that they hope can be scaled and customized.
UC Irvine Chancellor Howard Gillman discusses challenges facing U.S. universities in wake of Roe v. Wade overturn with Vice President Kamala Harris
UC Irvine |

UCI chancellor meets with Vice President Kamala Harris

At White House event, Howard Gillman discusses challenges facing U.S. universities in wake of Roe v. Wade overturn.
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UCLA |

Your monkeypox questions answered as vaccine access expands

Infectious disease doctors say most people who get infected do not require hospitalization and the chance of contracting it remains “very low.”

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