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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 Newsroom |
UC joins forces with the California Secretary of State to facilitate increased voting across the 10-campus system
UC leaders and the California Secretary of State signed a joint resolution today (June 29) pledging to work together ahead of November’s general election to boost civic engagement and facilitate voting by ensuring that UC has ballot drop boxes or voting…
UC Berkeley |
Stunning photos show young UC Berkeley falcons learning to fly
They slipped and cried for food, but the siblings wound up mastering their first days of flight school.
UCLA |
Deep diver: Justin Dunnavant
The maritime archaeologist finds a new lens for exploring Black culture through the discovery of lost slave ships — and the secrets they carry.
UC Riverside |
California does not need to choose between post-pandemic economic growth and reducing carbon emissions
Green jobs in California will outpace nation by end of decade, analysis suggests.
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