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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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UC transfer student Lakeysha Jackson: For a mom with two teens, UC was the next step to fuel career and curiosity

After years working as a nursing assistant while attending community college, Jackson is starting her next chapter at UC Santa Barbara.
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Federal agencies approve management contract extensions for Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

The two contract extensions further the University of California’s long and storied history of service to the nation through the management and operation of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories.
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UC awards $15.5M in research grants to tackle big questions in health, AI, agriculture and climate justice

Researchers will gather better data on maternal health, test new ways of filtering ‘forever’ chemicals from wastewater and work with California schools to protect students from extreme heat.
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Notable UC books of 2024

Featuring New York Times bestsellers, Pulitzer Prize winners and some of the most talked about books of the year, catch up on some of the great reads you may have missed from UC authors.

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