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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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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's National Ignition Facility achieves fusion ignition
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and DOE’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) today announced the achievement of fusion ignition at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) — a major scientific breakthrough decades in the making that will…
UC Newsroom |
Fresh gift ideas that show your UC pride
Our campuses are loaded with great gift ideas for Californians of all ages.
UC Berkeley |
Law student Hoda Katebi: Iran protests are about ‘total liberation’
Women’s rights are central to the idea of how to build a new society for everybody, says Hoda Katebi, a third-year Berkeley Law student.
UC San Francisco |
A blueprint for more equitable care in public health crises
UCSF partnerships with San Francisco and community groups were key during the pandemic.
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