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 Merced professor Clarissa Nobile (left) works on biofilm research.

Research breakthrough could help diagnose, treat biofilm infections

UC Merced professor is on cutting edge of new field of research.

How do you grow an entrepreneur?

UC startup Back to the Roots offers a master class.

Grooming the entrepreneurial engineer

Why Silicon Valley backs UC Berkeley's new M.E.T. program.