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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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Male diabetic injecting himself with insulin
UC Riverside |

Injections for diabetes, cancer could become unnecessary

Hate needles? These researchers do too.
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UC Irvine |

An early warning system for future pandemics?

The hunt is on for tipoffs in social media and public data.
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UCLA Newsroom |

Native American Heritage Month 2022: Read, watch, listen

UCLA staff members recommend works for education and entertainment to celebrate throughout November.
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UC Berkeley |

First-ever UC Berkeley program trains, certifies psychedelic guides

24 people in a first-of-its-kind training program are learning to safely guide patients’ psychedelic experiences in therapeutic and research settings.

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