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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A Wolverine-inspired material

A self-healing, transparent and stretchable material can power artificial muscles.

Engineers work with Samsung on promising new memory technology

Innovations in 'spintronics' may lead to the emergence of a universal memory technology to replace all others.

Economic impact of UC Merced rises to $2.6B

Campus contributions to the state include more than $1.4B to the San Joaquin Valley, with more to come.