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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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What’s the most important part of the UC application? Our admissions experts weigh in.

Are you applying to the University of California for fall admission as a first-year student? Don’t stress! We’ve got pointers and info right here, from how the admissions process works to getting financial aid and top tips for applying.
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UC Merced |

20 years in, UC Merced celebrates achievements, looks to future

In just two decades, UC Merced has grown into a recognized leader in conducting academic research, developing young minds for career success and driving economic growth.
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UC Irvine |

How one baseball game made laser surgery possible

Surgeons had tried ice cubes, cold water and even chilled metal plates to cool the skin’s superficial layer before laser exposure, but none worked. Then a UC Irvine researcher had an idea.
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UC Davis |

Federal contract for up to $40 million fuels research to revolutionize clean indoor air and defend against next pandemic

UC Davis researchers will develop sensor systems that can act as a "smoke alarm" for indoor air contaminants such as allergens, viruses or mold spores.

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