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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 leads American public research universities in global impact, new rankings show

All 10 UC campuses are among the best universities in the world in research impact, with eight among the top 25 public universities in the United States, according to the 2025-26 Best Global Universities ranking from U.S. News & World Report.
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Congress weighs deep cuts to federal student financial aid, Medicaid programs

If approved, the changes will make it harder for students and families to pay for college and could result in some Californians losing access to health care.
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UCLA Anderson School of Management |

Open, out, loyal

John Wooden Global Leadership fellow Ike Zhan (’25) advocates for LGBTQ colleagues.
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UC Santa Barbara |

How to become a more curious person, according to new research

With a curiosity-building app, researchers Madeleine Gross and Jonathan Schooler explore how personality can shift through small daily actions.

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