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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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Microscopic view of neural stem cells
UC San Diego |

Neural stem cell transplantation shows promise for treating chronic spinal cord injury

Researchers have demonstrated the long-term safety and feasibility of neural stem cell transplantation for treating chronic spinal cord injuries.
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UC San Francisco |

Believe it or not, 1 vape has 20 cigarettes worth of nicotine

UCSF is home to the world’s largest archive of Big Tobacco’s internal documents. Meet the physician deciphering its pages to uncover how marketing is creating a new epidemic.
A California ground squirrel in Contra Costa County runs with a vole it hunted in its mouth
UC Davis |

UC Davis study finds never-before-seen carnivorous squirrels

California ground squirrels hunt, kill and eat voles, reveals a study by UC Davis and UW-Eau Claire, sharing the first evidence of widespread carnivorous behavior among squirrels.
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UC Davis Health |

Baby born at 22 weeks gestation, saved by Sacramento firefighters and UC Davis Health

Born on the side of Highway 99, a preterm baby gets the best chance at life, thanks to Sacramento Fire Department Engine 6 and UC Davis NICU teams.

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