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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 San Diego |

Here’s an easy way to improve workplace stress — and anyone can do it.

Giving and receiving praise in the workplace may be key to managing day-to-day stress and can enhance performance under pressure.
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UC Santa Cruz |

UC Santa Cruz student-developed game releasing to Nintendo Switch

The soon to be released, interactive, fast-paced game Squish was developed by UC Santa Cruz engineering and arts, games, & playable media students.
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UC San Francisco |

Launch of the UC Center for Climate, Health and Equity

The center is dedicated to the proposition that “taking action on climate change is one of the most powerful health interventions of our time.”
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UCLA |

After mass shootings like Uvalde, national gun control fails — but states often loosen gun laws

After mass shootings, politicians in Washington have failed to pass new gun control legislation, despite public pressure. But laws are being passed at the state level, largely to loosen restrictions.

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