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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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Think UC’s impact is big? Think bigger.
UC is making life better for Californians not just on its campuses, but in every corner of the state — with benefits that ripple out to the rest of the country and the world.
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Living to surf, thanks to UC doctors
UC San Diego surf team coach Tyler Callaway has beaten cancer three times. Now, he's rallying the surfing world behind UC’s lifesaving research and patient care.
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Meta settlement puts spotlight on social media addiction in kids
A UCSF pediatrician and social media and gaming research expert offers parents tips on what to watch for and how to reduce problematic screen time.
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How the heart, lungs and brain work together to shape experience
From butterflies in the stomach to a racing heart, why are events of the mind felt in the body?
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