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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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Scientific definition of a planet says it must orbit our sun. A new proposal would change that

Planetary scientists at UCLA are proposing a new definition of a planet to replace one that many researchers view as sun-centric and outdated.
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E-sales of a wild bat sold as décor threaten species

A study from UC Davis warns against commodification of wildlife.
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UC Santa Cruz alumna crowned Miss New York USA

A self described STEMinist and avid environmentalist, Delgado uses her platforms to advocate for the representation of women in STEM.
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Training tomorrow's public health leaders: The impact of UC Irvine’s new health professional school

The UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health is the fourth school of public health in the 10-campus UC system, joining schools of public health at UC Berkeley, UCLA and UC San Diego.

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