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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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The sun sets on the horizon as cattle graze in the field
UC Riverside |

What is screwworm, and what is the outlook for the outbreak?

Earlier this month, the USDA confirmed the presence of screwworm in Texas, which could decimate the multibillion-dollar cattle and dairy industry. UC Riverside entomologists answer some of the questions arising from such a threat.
Researchers Maggie Chung and Adam Yala look at a mammogram scan on a computer screen
UC San Francisco, UC Berkeley |

How new AI cuts breast cancer screening time for high-risk women

Using AI on mammograms can identify patients at highest risk for breast cancer and get them same-day follow up care, eliminating stressful waiting times.
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UC Berkeley |

Tripping into old age: Can psychedelics protect the aging brain?

In a new study, UC Berkeley researchers are investigating whether psilocybin can support healthy aging by boosting plasticity in the brains of older adults.
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UC Newsroom |

Meet 6 of UC’s newest graduates from the Class of 2026

This spring, 64,000 undergraduate students are graduating from the University of California, and behind every one of those diplomas is a story.

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