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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 academic health centers earn national honors for environmental sustainability

UC academic health centers received 30 Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Awards for 2024, highlighting their dedication to environmental stewardship alongside exceptional patient care.
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Using AI in pursuit of better bike paths

UC Santa Barbara gets $480K to use AI for mapping bike routes in Santa Barbara County. This project aims to enhance cyclist safety, improve mobility, and reduce emissions.
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How urban raccoons adapt to new foraging challenges

A new study documents how these wily wildlife use innovative problem-solving skills when foraging for food.
UC San Francisco |

What to know about long COVID and how to reduce your risk

UCSF scientists are seeking to solve COVID-19’s greatest riddles with sophisticated imaging techniques that have found long-term immune activation throughout the body.

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