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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 |
Have an ACL or Achilles injury? Your turf field might be to blame
Turf fields are playable year-round and require less maintenance, but frequent play on them is more jarring for joints and more sticky for some cleats, which can be a contributing factor for increased injury risks.
UC Riverside |
Beehive sensors offer hope in saving honeybee colonies
A new tech innovation allows for remote monitoring of beehive health.
UC Irvine |
The sky’s the limit for the UC Irvine Rocket Project
Members of the UC Irvine Rocket Project defy gravity (usually) as they produce entries for international competition from a test site in the Mojave Desert.
UC Berkeley |
After life as refugees, these UC Berkeley students strive to tackle global problems
“The only way to beat ignorance is through education,” said one of the students in the Robinson International Scholars Program, which supports students from sub-Saharan Africa.
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