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A new (and surprising) way to use solar panels
In the middle of California's Central Valley, a new way to use solar panels could change how we think about clean energy and water. It’s a simple idea that people have talked about for decades, but only now is it finally being tested in real life.
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UCLA via The Conversation |
How Santa Ana winds fueled the deadly fires in Southern California
Jon Keeley, a research ecologist in California with the U.S. Geological Survey and adjunct professor at UCLA, explains what causes extreme winds like this in Southern California, and why they create such a dangerous fire risk.
UC Riverside |
Will you keep your New Year’s resolutions?
A psychologist shares his thoughts on how to make your resolutions last.
UC Newsroom |
The University of California announces record-breaking enrollment
UC is serving more Californians, more community college transfer students and more underrepresented students than ever before.
UC San Diego |
Neural stem cell transplantation shows promise for treating chronic spinal cord injury
Researchers have demonstrated the long-term safety and feasibility of neural stem cell transplantation for treating chronic spinal cord injuries.
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