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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New nano-implant could one day help restore sight

High-tech, high resolution prosthesis is a major step toward functional vision.

Lynda.com co-founder honored

Former UCLA faculty member honored by UC Santa Barbara for online learning business, sold to LinkedIn for $1.5 B.

Look twice, cut once

Professor uses 3-D visualizations of his own procedure to reveal possible future of surgery.