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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 Santa Barbara |
Using AI in pursuit of better bike paths
UC Santa Barbara gets $480K to use AI for mapping bike routes in Santa Barbara County. This project aims to enhance cyclist safety, improve mobility, and reduce emissions.
UC Berkeley |
How urban raccoons adapt to new foraging challenges
A new study documents how these wily wildlife use innovative problem-solving skills when foraging for food.
UC San Francisco |
What to know about long COVID and how to reduce your risk
UCSF scientists are seeking to solve COVID-19’s greatest riddles with sophisticated imaging techniques that have found long-term immune activation throughout the body.
UC Newsroom |
UC announces record-breaking admissions for fall 2024
The University of California admitted the largest and most diverse class in its history for fall 2024, including big jumps in admission offers to California students, community college transfers and students historically underrepresented.
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