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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 community builders on how their Hispanic heritage fuels their work for change
These UC students, alumni, faculty and staff are using their own spark to light the way for others.
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New Dual Admission pilot program will help more students transfer to UC
The pilot program creates a new transfer path for California high school students who are ineligible for admission because they haven’t met all of UC’s subject matter requirements.
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How Saturn got its rings
The dramatic rings of Saturn and its trademark tilt have long puzzled astronomers. Scientists may now have the answer to both — Chrysalis.
UC San Diego |
Father’s life is saved after receiving heart, kidney and liver transplant
The triple organ transplant is the first in the nation to use three organs from a donor after circulatory death using an innovative approach for organ recovery.
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