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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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A UC Riverside medical student holds his hand over his mouth in excitement, flanked by his parents, on Match Day
UC Newsroom |

Graduating medical students anxiously await Match Day, the other March madness

Friday, March 17, 2023, is Match Day — the moment when graduating medical students across the nation discover where they will serve their residencies.
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The doctor is in: Meet California’s next wave of dedicated physicians

Educated during a global pandemic, they are passionate about addressing health inequities and leading a new era in medicine.
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The future of drug discovery may be in space. UC San Diego’s new astrobiotechnology hub is set to explore it.

Leaders in academia, biotechnology and aerospace industries unite in their mission to advance stem cell science in space.
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UC President Michael Drake visits UC Riverside

Over the course of a two-day visit, President Drake held far-ranging discussions with students, staff, faculty, and community members on everything from expanding affordability and access to his favorite music.

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