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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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Assortment of healthy ketogenic low carb food ingredients for cooking on a kitchen table. Green vegetables, meat, salmon, cheese, eggs.
UC Santa Barbara |

Dietary interventions for polycystic kidney disease yield an ‘amazing’ result

A carefully managed ketogenic diet could help effectively manage the disease, which affects more than 12 million people worldwide.
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UC Merced |

UC Merced, Fresno City College create new transfer pipeline for students

A partnership between the campus and the largest community college in the Central Valley will prepare students to attend UC Merced.
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UC Davis |

Yellow ribbons call veterans to mind

Including UC Davis Chancellor May’s ‘Uncle Ike,’ a Tuskegee Airman.
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UC San Francisco |

What is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?

Health experts explain the rising number of cases and what you need to know.

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