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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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Joan Weill, left, stands next to President Milliken, who is next to Sanford I. Weill, both Weills holding their gold medals
UC Newsroom |

UC President James B. Milliken awards UC Presidential Medal to Joan and Sanford I. Weill

UC President James B. Milliken has awarded the university’s highest honor to Joan and Sanford I. Weill in recognition of their years of extraordinary service and transformative support across the arts and sciences.
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UC Newsroom |

After service, new purpose: UC’s student veterans find their next mission

Across the University of California’s 10 campuses, military-connected students bring a sense of discipline, purpose and camaraderie that shapes how they learn and lead at UC.
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UC Riverside |

Eleven-year-old studies computer science at UC Riverside

When Alisa Perales was a year old she began learning her ABC’s and 123’s. Now at 11 years old, she’s solving advanced mathematical proofs as a computer science major at UC Riverside.
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UC Santa Barbara |

Afraid of aging? Think of it as evolutionary success

By redefining aging as an evolutionary achievement, Michael Gurven challenges a youth-obsessed culture to see the later decades of life as vital to our collective survival.

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