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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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10 ways to build a healthier relationship with yourself and others

Practical steps for building a happier life by improving the way we relate to ourselves and others are at the heart of a UC San Diego course launched by psychologist Karen Dobkins to help students practice good habits.
UC Davis |

These California wildflowers could save other plants

Understanding native jewelflowers could help plants adapt and survive changing weather patterns.
UC Merced |

Can AI help predict and manage drought?

A new book explains how AI tools can use historical climate records, current observations, satellite imagery, and sensor data to assess and forecast drought.
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Made in the USA, grown in California

Without California farming, American shopping carts would be a lot emptier — and pricier. But all that abundance is no accident: It’s the result of federal support for science and brilliant research going back to UC's earliest days.

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