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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 Newsroom |

How the University of California evaluates student applications

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the application review process.
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UC San Diego |

How sustainable are typical electric vehicle batteries?

UC San Diego experts weigh in on each stage of a typical EV battery’s life cycle and share their thoughts on what the future might hold.
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UCLA |

Paranormal activity: a UCLA haunting story

Fifty years ago, two UCLA investigators tangled with the unknown — and came away haunted.
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UC San Francisco |

Why some prostate cancers shouldn't be called 'cancer'

According to a UC San Francisco urology professor, benefits of a less aggressive approach include less surgery, radiation and hormones — not to mention reduced anxiety for patients.

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