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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 awards $6 million to research aimed at reducing cancer among firefighters
California firefighters will be on the front lines of research aimed at combatting high rates of cancer among their ranks.
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Applying to UC? Help is here.
From tips for filling out the application to finding help with college costs, we’ve got resources that can help.
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One genomic test can diagnose nearly any infection
Next-generation metagenomic sequencing test developed at UCSF proves its effectiveness in quickly diagnosing almost any kind of pathogen.
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This company’s mission is to make the world accessible to Deaf people. It all started at UC Berkeley’s Big Ideas Contest
Ava is revolutionizing how the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community understands the world. It couldn't have happened without the spirit of innovation fostered at the University of California.
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