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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 Merced and UC Agriculture and Natural Resources |
Climate change to drive surge in insects that attack almonds, peaches, walnuts
Climate change is expected to spur a surge in agricultural pests, threatening crops in California.
UCLA |
Why emotions stirred by music create such powerful memories
Study shows the dynamics of people’s emotions mold otherwise neutral experiences into memorable events.
UC Irvine |
Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality and Robert S. Chang to join UCI Law
The center integrates research, advocacy and education to promote racial equity and social justice.
UC Newsroom |
UC researchers among the most influential in the world, according to Clarivate’s 2023 Highly Cited Researchers list
UC’s 317 faculty and scientists across all 10 campuses and the labs make the university the most highly cited institution in the world.
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