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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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Is this the age of the vaccine passport?
Experts look at the potential impact of the passports, which are likely to permeate travel, education and the workplace.
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COVID-19: A year in reflections
The UC community shares their stories of a year of hardship, courage and resilience.
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Lip-reading software helps users of all abilities to send secure messages
LipType lets people of all abilities send touch-free texts or emails without ever speaking aloud.
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What Hollywood gets wrong (and right!) about protecting the Earth from asteroids
Meet Kirsten Howley, the real-life Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory astrophysicist working to prevent “Armageddon,” as UC celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (Feb. 11).
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