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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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Heat waves increase wildfire risk – a new study explains how much, and it’s not a small number
Heat waves do more than dry out vegetation that can easily burn. They also play a role in lightning strikes, particularly dry lightning.
UC Davis |
Loneliness drives cognitive impairment, can lead to shorter life, study suggests
A National Institutes of Health study with data from 18 countries suggests that older people who struggle with loneliness — rather than strictly being alone — may experience a faster mental and physical decline.
UC Berkeley |
The nose knows: Electric snoot can smell when your food’s gone bad
A new proof-of-concept device created by UC Berkeley researchers can sniff out gases emitted by harmful bacteria, allergens and other food safety hazards.
UC Irvine |
The ‘dad bod’ dilemma
A new UC Irvine study highlights how fathers may influence childhood obesity risks.
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