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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 Riverside |

Why the Salton Sea is turning into toxic dust

A new study identifies the cause of the lake’s water loss.
UC Davis |

Chew on this: Personalized health care for mountain gorillas

Chewed plants are helping Gorilla Doctors and UC Davis veterinarians provide personalized health care to wild, endangered mountain gorillas in East Africa.
UC San Diego |

What I’ve learned as a breast cancer survivor

During October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a breast cancer survivor and UC San Diego Health employee shares her personal experiences from the moment of diagnosis and receiving life-saving care, to the important lessons she has learned along the journey.
UC Berkeley |

How old is Yosemite Valley?

The age of Yosemite Valley has been hard to pin down. UC Berkeley geologists now say it’s younger than we thought.

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