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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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UC Santa Cruz via The Conversation |
How California could save up its rain to ease future droughts — instead of watching epic atmospheric river rainfall drain into the Pacific
Urban infrastructure was designed to take stormwater out to the ocean quickly. Now, California needs that precious water.
UC San Diego |
UV-emitting nail polish dryers damage DNA and cause cell mutations
Researchers found devices used to cure gel manicures lead to cell death and cancer-causing mutations in human cells.
UC Irvine School of Sciences |
Lunar New Year traditions, old and new
UC Irvine welcomed back its annual celebration in-person this year on Jan. 17.
UCLA |
How Novel!
How UCLA became a cool setting for a new crop of fiction.
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