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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 Berkeley |

UC Berkeley’s mass timber research is impacting the decarbonization of California’s construction industry

The first vertically integrated producer of mass timber in California transforms waste wood from our forests into construction-ready building panels.
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UCLA |

In memoriam: Aimée Dorr, 83, former dean of UCLA’s school of education and information studies and UC provost

During Dorr’s 13-year tenure, the UCLA school rose to national prominence and deepened its engagement with Los Angeles communities, while the entire system benefited from her leadership as provost.
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UC Newsroom |

Nearly 60 of UC’s youngest innovators featured on the 2026 Forbes “30 Under 30” list

UC alumni and faculty from seven campuses are leading the way for the next generation across AI, entrepreneurship, health care, social impact and more.
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UC Santa Cruz |

AI use in the workforce: Ensuring equitable technological transitions

Chris Benner’s research takes clues from prior technological transitions to understand what workplace changes are possible with AI beyond job replacement or increased productivity.

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