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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 Greater Good Magazine |

Can you be grateful for things that didn’t happen?

We are usually grateful for good things that happened to us—but with a little imagination, we can also be grateful for bad things we avoided.
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UCLA |

UCLA scientists develop one-product-fits-all immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer

UCLA researchers have developed a CAR-NKT cell therapy that has been more effective than current immunotherapies at fighting tumors in mouse studies. Clinical trials are next.
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UC ANR |

Purple sweet potatoes create buzz

UC Cooperative Extension farm advisor works with LSU breeder to develop new sweet potato varieties for California
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UC Newsroom |

The 4-H alumni keeping California farming strong

Kids join 4-H to have fun, learn new skills, and give back — so it’s no surprise the UC-administered program’s alumni continue to make an impact in so many California communities today.

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