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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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As Congress debates next year’s federal budget, join UC in speaking up for science
A growing movement of citizens, students and scientists is mobilizing to send a resounding message to America’s elected leaders.
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12 foods you couldn’t live without — brought to you by the University of California
Across university farms and labs, and in partnership with growers and ranchers around the state, research from the University of California is at the root of the nation’s abundance.
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This protein slows the aging brain, and we know how to counter it
Research from UC San Francisco identified a protein associated with cognitive decline, and then designed a therapy to help neutralize its effect on the brain.
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Scientists explore real-time tsunami warning system on world’s fastest supercomputer
An advanced, real-time tsunami forecasting system could dramatically improve early warning capabilities for coastal communities near earthquake zones.
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