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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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A man in a hospital bed with a red blanket on him is surrounded by a team of nurses and doctors, smiling and giving thumbs up
UC San Francisco |

First UCSF Health patient to move from total artificial heart to transplant

Milestone procedure gives young father with advanced heart failure a new heart and new future with his family.
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UC Davis |

Study improves understanding of food safety risks in California Central Coast produce

Environmental study with the FDA, UC Davis Western Center for Food Safety, CDFA and partners examined pathogen movement through the region.
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UC Irvine |

A closer look at heart health

UC Irvine researchers uncover important differences in common heart valve narrowing condition, bringing hope for more precise care.
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UC San Francisco |

Protecting your skin from UV damage doesn’t need to cost a lot

UCSF researchers calculated the annual cost of using sunscreens and found huge variations, depending on product price and how much skin a person exposes to the sun.

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