Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Two people walk next to a long set of solar panels over a canal

Solar-panel-covered canals have their day in the sun in California

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November 25, 2025

California’s first solar-over-canal project goes online with the commissioning of the narrow and wide span arrays in the Turlock Irrigation District, bringing to life the ultimate “why didn’t I think of that!” idea.

Take a tour of your thoughts with the 'Glass Brain'

The Glass Brain is kind of like it sounds. It’s a colorful, 3-D window into all the mysterious activities that light up the brain.

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UC San Diego engineers and doctors team up to retrofit and 3-D print ventilators

Students, staff and faculty are addressing one of the key challenges of COVID-19 outbreak.

Two bioengineers working in a UC San Diego lab

Scientists design way to use harmless bacteria to detect heavy metals in drinking water

The goal is to test water at the faucets people actually drink from and catch contamination along the way.

An improved implant

Researchers have developed a breakthrough cochlear device that could enable hearing-impaired people to detect pitch.