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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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The 10 best research stories of 2021

Cutting-edge discoveries from space to sickle cell.
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Blood supplies are dangerously low — consider making a donation now

The nation is in the midst of a blood shortage this holiday season — consider making a lifesaving gift.
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UC leaders urge the Biden administration to strengthen the DACA program

UC leaders have come out in support of a proposed rule by the Biden administration that would preserve and fortify the program that provides legal protections for young people who were brought to the United States as children.
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UC adopts recommendations for the responsible use of artificial intelligence

UC is one of the first universities in the nation to establish overarching principles for the responsible use of AI, with an emphasis on transparency and accountability.

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