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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 |

How early pregnancy impacts aging: implications for breast-cancer risk

A new study discovers that early pregnancy in mice reduces buildup of ‘confused’ cells that could lead to breast cancer later in life.
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UC Santa Barbara |

Douglass Day at UC Santa Barbara invites the public to transcribe Black history

Held annually on Frederick Douglass’ birthday, the decade-old collaborative initiative takes up the Colored Conventions and the theme ‘All Rights for All’ at its new institutional home at UCSB.
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UC San Diego |

Is artificial general intelligence here?

Four cross-disciplinary faculty at UC San Diego believe the answer is yes.
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UC is Super Bowl-bound again (and hosting in its backyard!)

UC has a world-class reputation, even on the gridiron. Find out which UC alums are set to clash this Sunday and learn more about the players who have chased immortality across Super Bowl history.

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