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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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Don’t worry. Study shows you’re likely a more creative writer than ChatGPT. For now.
A UC Berkeley researcher pitted hundreds of humans against generative AI platforms. Humans wrote more creative stories, but AI is advancing — quickly.
UC Newsroom |
UC campuses recognized as Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leaders for 2024
Four UC campuses were recognized by the U.S. Department of State as Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leaders for 2024, an honor granted to select universities that have both attained Hispanic-Serving Institution status and feature strong engagement with…
UC San Francisco |
How the keto diet could one day treat autoimmune disorders
A new mouse study from UCSF shows the diet increases anti-inflammatory compounds.
UC Davis |
Assessing the real climate costs of manufacturing
A new study from UC Davis quantifies the climate costs of carbon emissions from manufacturing common materials such as steel, aluminum, plastics and cement.
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