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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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What to know about processed and ultra-processed food

Experts weigh in on the debate behind how processed foods could affect health and how the food industry could improve.
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What makes a UC education stand apart? Opportunities for hands-on learning and undergraduate research

For these UC students, hands-on research has led to class credit, money for school and a path to their dream future.
UCLA |

Bursting your bubble: Chewing gum releases microplastics into your saliva, UCLA research shows

A person happily gnawing away on a large piece of gum could unleash more than 3,000 microplastic particles, according to the UCLA team.
UC Santa Cruz |

Lick Observatory to mark 150 years of discovery and innovation

Serving nine UC campuses and two national laboratories, Lick Observatory continues to be at the forefront of groundbreaking discoveries and innovation, training the next generation of astronomers and astrophysicists.

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