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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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Proportion of Black physicians in U.S. has changed little in 120 years, UCLA research finds
The proportion of physicians who are Black in the U.S. has increased by only 4 percentage points over the past 120 years, and the share of doctors who are Black men has not changed since 1940.
UC Davis |
Could wildfires ruin our wine?
Researchers are racing to find ways to help California's iconic wine industry adapt to a changing climate, including drought and wildfire.
UCLA via The Conversation |
Did racism kill Jackie Robinson?
Jackie Robinson integrated Major League Baseball over 70 years ago, breaking down barriers for future generations. Now, scientists ask — did racism lead to Robinson's early death?
UC Santa Cruz |
Could California put solar panels on top of canals?
Scientists at UC Merced and UC Santa Cruz are exploring a potential project to combine renewable energy with water conservation.
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