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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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How poor sleep can ruin your social life

People found sleep-deprived individuals to be more socially unattractive, and felt lonelier after interacting with them.
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This solar greenhouse could change the way we eat

Pink is the new green, thanks to technology developed at UC Santa Cruz.
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Thank Instagram and Snapchat for your fading memories

Documenting your life may come at the cost of actually being able to remember it.
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How the census overlooks the LGBTQ community

The census is finally counting same-sex couples — but it's missing everyone else.

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