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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 Berkeley |

Dozing at the wheel? Not with these fatigue-detecting earbuds

Researchers have created earpieces that identify brain activity associated with relaxation and drowsiness.
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UC San Francisco |

A healthy diet with less sugar is linked to younger biological age

Sticking with foods that are rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients bring health benefits at the cellular level.
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UC Newsroom |

10 surprising facts about UC financial aid

Did you know that more than half of UC’s California undergrads pay no tuition? Learn about how financial aid can put UC within reach.
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UC Health |

UC academic health centers earn national honors for environmental sustainability

UC academic health centers received 30 Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Awards for 2024, highlighting their dedication to environmental stewardship alongside exceptional patient care.

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