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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 awards $18 million to scale up the ambition and impact of AI in science

Together with Los Alamos and Lawrence Livermore National Labs, the University of California is funding research to develop new AI approaches in genomics, quantum materials discovery and geothermal energy.
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The race to perfect the quantum computer is on, and UC is helping America hold its lead

There's a reason several of the world's biggest tech companies have quantum research headquarters in California.
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9 UC alumni awarded 2025 Pulitzer Prizes

Across categories of reporting, biography, history, and nonfiction UC alums from four campuses produced urgent work of the highest quality.
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The key to success for this year’s University Medalist? Curiosity and collaboration

From using smartphone data to predict mental health relapses to leading French Club, Asher Cohen found community — and opportunities to serve others — in a myriad of corners of campus.

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