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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 Davis |
When should you neuter or spay your dog?
A new study provides updated guidelines to decrease risk of certain cancers and joint disorders.
UC Berkeley |
Racial resentment fueled Jan. 6 rebellion and opposition to House probe, scholars find
New research from UC Berkeley suggests that for some white Americans, "Stop the Steal" refers not just to perceived voter fraud, but to their own loss of status in a more diverse society
UC Merced |
Stretchy material that gets stronger when hit has exciting potential
UC Merced inventors say the substance could improve smartwatches and flexible electronics for health monitoring, such as cardiovascular sensors or continuous glucose monitors.
UCLA Athletics and UCLA Newsroom |
Bill Walton, 71, legendary UCLA and NBA star and broadcaster, has died
Walton, who was a two-time NCAA champion with UCLA, died Monday, May 27, following a prolonged battle with cancer.
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