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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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Chinyere Nwonye, Elliot Woods and Jendalyn Coulter
UCLA |

In reparations debate, UCLA students help amplify Black Californians’ voices

A small team of UCLA graduate students traveled the state, heard from more than 900 residents.
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Trip therapy

Could psychedelics become mainstream medicines?
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UC Riverside |

Is ChatGPT a threat to education?

Experts share thoughts on the AI-powered language model that understands and responds to natural language.
Kristy Guevara-Flanagan
UCLA |

Professor’s documentary tells all about on-screen nudity — from the perspective of women

From body doubles to nudity riders, the portrayal of on-screen ‘sex’ is hardly ever comfortable for performers.

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