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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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A California ground squirrel in Contra Costa County runs with a vole it hunted in its mouth
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UC Davis study finds never-before-seen carnivorous squirrels

California ground squirrels hunt, kill and eat voles, reveals a study by UC Davis and UW-Eau Claire, sharing the first evidence of widespread carnivorous behavior among squirrels.
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Baby born at 22 weeks gestation, saved by Sacramento firefighters and UC Davis Health

Born on the side of Highway 99, a preterm baby gets the best chance at life, thanks to Sacramento Fire Department Engine 6 and UC Davis NICU teams.
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UC transfer student Lakeysha Jackson: For a mom with two teens, UC was the next step to fuel career and curiosity

After years working as a nursing assistant while attending community college, Jackson is starting her next chapter at UC Santa Barbara.
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Federal agencies approve management contract extensions for Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

The two contract extensions further the University of California’s long and storied history of service to the nation through the management and operation of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories.

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