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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 alums win Oscars, make history
Going into the 98th Academy Awards, two films, “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners,” were seen as favorites across many categories — and thanks to the contributions of UC alumni, both won their fair share.
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Scientists create cancer-fighting immune cells right in the body
A new form of CAR T kills leukemia, multiple myeloma, and sarcoma in mice, opening the door to a future off-the-shelf cancer treatment without chemotherapy.
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UC is No. 1 in patents in new U.S. ranking
UC is No. 1 in a National Academy of Inventors ranking of U.S. schools granted the most U.S. utility patents released today, March 19. Patents are a key driver of economic success and quality of life.
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UC alumni make Academy Award history
UCLA Extension alum Autumn Durald Arkapaw is now the first woman, first Black nominee and first person of Asian descent to ever win the Oscar for Best Cinematography and UC Santa Barbara alum Andy Jurgensen took home Best Film Editing.
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