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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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Chancellor Juan Sánchez Muñoz takes a super-selfie with his wife, Dr. Zenaida Aguirre-Muñoz, and a multitude of new students at Scholars Bridge Crossing
UC Merced |

Campus community gathers to cheer on ‘magnificent’ new students

Nearly 2,400 new students of UC Merced were greeted by cheering faculty, families and staff at UC Merced's Scholars Bridge Crossing, a joyous fall semester tradition.
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UC Davis |

Clinical trial aims to restore speech to those who lost it due to brain injuries

BrainGate2 will use brain implants and machine learning to ‘decode’ people’s intended speech.
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UCLA |

A simple method for destroying ‘forever chemicals’ and making water safe

Using common reagents in heated water, chemists can ‘behead’ and break down PFAS, leaving only harmless compounds.
Alison Holman
UC Irvine |

UC Irvine study examines distorted time perception during pandemic

The distortion of time may be an important risk factor to target with early interventions for better mental health.

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