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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 Davis |

Superbloom or Superbust?

Six places you can see wildflowers as California blooms with life after a massive rainy season.
UC Irvine Magazine |

The coming flood: Meet the flood watchers

It may not attract the attention of earthquakes and wildfires, but a deluge is coming — fortunately, we have tools to predict and plan for it.
UC Berkeley |

Rare beetle, rediscovered after 55 years, named in honor of Jerry Brown

While sampling for insects on the former governor’s ranch, a UC Berkeley researcher found a species of beetle that has not been observed by scientists since 1966.
UCLA |

Creating a more inclusive beauty industry through science

UCLA doctoral student AJ Addae launched a company that develops cosmetics for people with darker skin tones.

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