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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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UCI chancellor meets with Vice President Kamala Harris

At White House event, Howard Gillman discusses challenges facing U.S. universities in wake of Roe v. Wade overturn.
UCLA |

Your monkeypox questions answered as vaccine access expands

Infectious disease doctors say most people who get infected do not require hospitalization and the chance of contracting it remains “very low.”
UC Santa Cruz |

UC Santa Cruz student named one of 50 top hackers of 2022

Each year, 50 recipients from a pool of over 150,000 active community members are selected for their exceptional contributions to the tech ecosystem and STEM education.
UC Davis Magazine |

3 signs your dog may be stressed

UC Davis animal behaviorist Emma Grigg shares the ways dogs can express themselves.

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