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

UC Newsroom

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.

List Grid

Student-designed Hyperloop prototype debuts

Undergrad team in Elon Musk's competition set their sights on a test track run this summer.

'Near-perfect' broadband absorber invented

New technology could triple solar cell efficiencies and keep buildings cool.

Silicon Valley thought leaders buoy ‘I am a UC Entrepreneur’ campaign

The UC startup community gets a seat at the table with top venture capitalists.