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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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Nearly 60 of UC’s youngest innovators featured on the 2026 Forbes “30 Under 30” list
UC alumni and faculty from seven campuses are leading the way for the next generation across AI, entrepreneurship, health care, social impact and more.
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AI use in the workforce: Ensuring equitable technological transitions
Chris Benner’s research takes clues from prior technological transitions to understand what workplace changes are possible with AI beyond job replacement or increased productivity.
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Could gene therapy treat a deadly heart condition that targets young athletes?
Restoring a single heart protein shows promise for improving multiple forms of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy.
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How ‘Clueless’ used costumes to create its characters
The looks created for the film helped define a generation and solidified fashion as a key character in the story.
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