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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 Francisco |

UCSF Fresno celebrates 50 years of training local doctors

Regional campus creates pathway for developing critical medical expertise, clinical trials and high-quality care in San Joaquin Valley, from trauma and burns to sickle cell anemia and Alzheimer’s.
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UC Merced |

New multicampus consortium looks to expand solar-over-canal projects statewide

The first solar-over-canal project in California, which started with research at UC Merced, has begun producing electricity. A groundbreaking initiative led by faculty from multiple UCs aims to accelerate the deployment of solar arrays over California's…
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UC Newsroom |

46 UC researchers named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

UC faculty account for nearly 1 in 10 new members on this prestigious roster of U.S. innovators and leaders.
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UC Berkeley |

Scientists discover why obesity takes away the pleasure of eating

New study finds that obesity reduces a specific brain chemical, lowering the desire to consume high-calorie foods. Boosting it can aid weight loss.

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