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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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Hurricane Ian: When the power grid goes out, could solar and batteries power your home?
A study of real-world disasters shows how home solar and storage could keep the lights on and the air conditioner running during many outages, if not all.
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Revealing the genome of the common ancestor of all mammals
Every modern mammal is descended from a common ancestor that lived about 180 million years ago. We don’t know a great deal about this animal, but the organization of its genome has now been computationally reconstructed by an international team of researchers.
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UC president recognizes foster youth students, celebrates outstanding student leadership
The inaugural Regents Foster Youth Award and an award for student leadership shine a light on the impact UC students are already having on the world.
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Who flirts to get ahead at work?
A new study finds it’s most often men in subordinate roles as a way to maximize personal gain at work.
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