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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 |

What a class on Taylor Swift reveals about us

A UC San Diego seminar studies the pop icon in the context of fandom and culture.
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UC San Francisco |

A Nobel legacy: 5 decades of astounding prize-winning discoveries

UCSF researchers are advancing care through scientific breakthroughs that pave the way for less addictive pain medications and better treatments for cancer and Alzheimer’s.
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UC Irvine |

UC Irvine finalizes acquisition of Orange County Museum of Art

The deal signals bold new chapter in Southern California’s cultural landscape.
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UC Newsroom |

50 years of UC alums on SNL

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