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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 is No. 1 in patents in new U.S. ranking

UC is No. 1 in a National Academy of Inventors ranking of U.S. schools granted the most U.S. utility patents released today, March 19. Patents are a key driver of economic success and quality of life.
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UC alumni make Academy Award history

UCLA Extension alum Autumn Durald Arkapaw is now the first woman, first Black nominee and first person of Asian descent to ever win the Oscar for Best Cinematography and UC Santa Barbara alum Andy Jurgensen took home Best Film Editing.
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Data center water spikes could cost billions

Study recommends technology companies expand water capacity to offset their use and preserve community supplies.
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Humanities skills are transferable skills

UC Santa Cruz humanities students graduate with a toolkit of transferable skills in high demand across fields ranging from academia to the entertainment industry and high-tech startups.

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