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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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How Jackie Robinson and 7 other UC sports legends changed the world
UC athletes are at the center of America’s story, bringing people together in celebration, setting records, and creating opportunities for the next generation.
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The University of California is on top of the world in new global universities ranking
U.S. News & World Report’s 2026–27 Best Global Universities list ranks UC as the best American public university and places four UC campuses in the top 25 of the world’s best 2,250 universities — a feat no other university system in the world can match.
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Heat waves increase wildfire risk – a new study explains how much, and it’s not a small number
Heat waves do more than dry out vegetation that can easily burn. They also play a role in lightning strikes, particularly dry lightning.
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Loneliness drives cognitive impairment, can lead to shorter life, study suggests
A National Institutes of Health study with data from 18 countries suggests that older people who struggle with loneliness — rather than strictly being alone — may experience a faster mental and physical decline.
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