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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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Tripping into old age: Can psychedelics protect the aging brain?
In a new study, UC Berkeley researchers are investigating whether psilocybin can support healthy aging by boosting plasticity in the brains of older adults.
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Meet 6 of UC’s newest graduates from the Class of 2026
This spring, 64,000 undergraduate students are graduating from the University of California, and behind every one of those diplomas is a story.
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Experimental drug for pancreatic cancer based on UC research offers new hope
A new era in the treatment of deadly pancreatic cancer was heralded by scientists this week, thanks to research by the University of California.
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The unsung heroes behind D-Day’s success
Most people don’t know D-Day was supposed to happen on June 5. That it didn’t was key to the entire operation, and hinged on the ability to predict the weather — using UC research.
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