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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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Our plastic waste can be used as raw material for detergents
Thanks to an improved catalytic method, your empty laundry detergent bottle can now be turned into more detergent.
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Scientists release the first complete sequence of a human Y chromosome
Until now, it had been notoriously challenging for the genomics community to sequence due to the complexity of its structure.
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University of California campuses are among the nation’s best, according to student surveys
All nine UC undergraduate campuses were named top academic institutions by the Princeton Review in its Best Colleges for 2024 list and its related guidebook.
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UC Student and Policy Center opens its doors to usher in a new era of collaboration and partnership with state leaders
The building will provide an expanded educational home for students and serve as a hub where UC researchers can gather with state leaders and policymakers to develop solutions to California’s biggest challenges.
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