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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 Merced |

Remapping global history through 5,500 years of malaria

A new study has identifies trade, warfare and colonialism as major catalysts for the spread of malaria over history.
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UC leads the nation’s universities in patents for second year running

The U.S. Patent and Trade Office granted UC inventors 546 utility patents in 2023.
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The economic clout of a UC degree

A UC degree translates into a lifetime of higher earnings, a game-changer for students and state — and so much more.
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UC San Diego |

During year of extremes, carbon dioxide levels surge faster than ever

UC San Diego's long running study garners alarming climate data. The good news is, global fossil fuel use has plateaued in recent years.

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