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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 purple smoothie with blueberries and a banana next to it on a table
UC Davis |

You might be making this one mistake with your smoothie

Researchers find adding a banana decreased the level of flavanols in smoothies.
A map of Southern California with earthquakes plotted like weather
UC Santa Cruz |

Seismologists use deep learning to forecast earthquakes

Existing models of earthquake aftershocks struggle with the volume of contemporary data, but a new team uses deep learning to improve forecasting.
Colorful image of the microbiome as seen under a microscope (looks like fabrics from a rug)
UC San Francisco |

Gene editing of microbiome may help prevent asthma in children

Breakthrough CRISPR technology could also target ulcerative colitis, periodontal disease and multiple sclerosis.
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UC Irvine |

The lab teaching the world how to safely study pathogens

Looking to prevent the next pandemic? This highly regarded UC Irvine program trains researchers in the safe use of specialized labs to study dangerous pathogens.

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