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Meet 6 of UC’s newest graduates from the Class of 2026
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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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‘It’s ours!’ Merced selected for UC’s newest campus 30 years ago
From Regents vote to research powerhouse, UC Merced has become an engine for social mobility and a major asset to the San Joaquin Valley.
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Meet 4 UC-trained nurses who are solving California’s biggest health care challenges
Nurses graduating from UC take on one of the biggest challenges facing our state: A shortage of clinicians that makes it too hard for too many people to get the medical care they need.
UC San Diego |
Do TikTok’s viral life hacks actually help your mental health?
UC San Diego experts break down the science behind six of social media’s most popular coping strategies and self-care trends.
UC San Francisco |
Biotech’s birthplace: How UCSF sparked a medical renaissance — twice
The discovery of recombinant DNA proved that biology, not chemistry alone, could create new medicines like life-saving insulin.
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