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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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How a federal government shutdown could affect the University of California
If Congress doesn’t approve a funding bill by Oct. 1 when the new federal fiscal year begins, it will trigger a federal government shutdown. UC leaders have spent weeks preparing for that possible scenario.
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University of California President Drake awards UC Presidential Medal to former California Gov. Gray Davis
The award recognizes the former governor’s steadfast advocacy and fiscal support for the creation UC Merced and his push for interdisciplinary research in areas critical to California’s economic future.
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A peek inside the quickening race to understand, treat — and even cure — Alzheimer’s disease
Neuroscientist Kenneth Kosik will detail the current and future direction of Alzheimer's research in a free public talk.
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Scientists uncover COVID’s weakness
New research has revealed the Achilles heel that can be used to prevent the virus from making people sick.
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