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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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Five UC alums awarded 2024 MacArthur ‘genius’ fellowships

The MacArthur Foundation recognizes outstanding scholars, creators and activists with $800,000 no-strings-attached “genius grants.”
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Scientists use drones to track white sharks along California beaches

Researchers are leading a project to predict when and where great white sharks show up near a beach.
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UC Santa Cruz alumnus Kauchani Bratt stars in Netflix film ‘Rez Ball’

“Rez Ball,” now streaming on Netflix, centers around a high school basketball team rich in Native American heritage,
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University of California leaders call on Congress to support the BASIC Act

Proposed federal legislation would create a $1B competitive grant program to help colleges and universities address food, housing and other basic needs among students.

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