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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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UCLA |

Scientists create first mini-lungs with built-in blood vessels, unlocking new insights for pulmonary vascular disease

The UCLA advance opens the door to growing other vascularized organ models, including intestines and colons, providing unprecedented tools for studying diseases, testing drugs and developing personalized treatments.
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UC Berkeley |

When warnings never cease, can we still trust our instincts?

UC Berkeley political scientist Marika Landau-Wells says there are ways to help us avoid overreacting to false alarms without missing real threats.
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UC Davis |

UC Davis program for students with intellectual disabilities graduates first class of students

‘I’m emotional and I’m proud’: Redwood SEED Scholars celebrate graduation, jobs and independence.
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UC Santa Cruz |

Revolutionary Rubin Observatory debuts with first images taken by world’s largest camera

UC researchers have made key contributions to the 20-year collaboration.

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