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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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Hurricane Ian: When the power grid goes out, could solar and batteries power your home?

A study of real-world disasters shows how home solar and storage could keep the lights on and the air conditioner running during many outages, if not all.
UC Davis |

Revealing the genome of the common ancestor of all mammals

Every modern mammal is descended from a common ancestor that lived about 180 million years ago. We don’t know a great deal about this animal, but the organization of its genome has now been computationally reconstructed by an international team of researchers.
UC Newsroom |

UC president recognizes foster youth students, celebrates outstanding student leadership

The inaugural Regents Foster Youth Award and an award for student leadership shine a light on the impact UC students are already having on the world.
UC Berkeley Haas |

Who flirts to get ahead at work?

A new study finds it’s most often men in subordinate roles as a way to maximize personal gain at work.

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