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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 Riverside |

The science of Ramadan fasting

UC Riverside’s Dr. Sherif Hassan breaks down the medical benefits and potential risks of fasting.
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UC San Diego |

From Rett and Pitt-Hopkins to ALS: 5 rare diseases UC San Diego researchers are tackling in the lab

Researchers at the Sanford Stem Cell Institute have taken the fight against rare diseases to the lab, to patients’ bedsides and even to outer space.
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UC Newsroom |

New report: Sustainability is driving major cost savings across UC

UC has saved hundreds of millions of dollars in recent years by investing in energy efficiency, reuse and resilient infrastructure.
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UCLA |

UCLA student Alysa Liu wins gold in the 2026 Winter Games

After retiring from figure skating at the age of 16, UCLA student Alysa Liu returned for the love of the sport — and the sport showed her love back.

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