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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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New study shows popular GLP-1 weight loss drug may slow biological aging
A new study provides the first clinical evidence that popular semaglutide drugs, like Ozempic or Wegovy, could slow down processes associated with biological aging.
UC Riverside |
What is screwworm, and what is the outlook for the outbreak?
Earlier this month, the USDA confirmed the presence of screwworm in Texas, which could decimate the multibillion-dollar cattle and dairy industry. UC Riverside entomologists answer some of the questions arising from such a threat.
UC San Francisco, UC Berkeley |
How new AI cuts breast cancer screening time for high-risk women
Using AI on mammograms can identify patients at highest risk for breast cancer and get them same-day follow up care, eliminating stressful waiting times.
UC Berkeley |
Tripping into old age: Can psychedelics protect the aging brain?
In a new study, UC Berkeley researchers are investigating whether psilocybin can support healthy aging by boosting plasticity in the brains of older adults.
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