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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 San Diego |

Breakthrough study on post-traumatic stress disorder

A UC San Diego-led collaboration of researchers, institutions and databases makes advances on the understanding of the genetic component of PTSD.
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UC Berkeley |

In tough Oakland neighborhoods, a bold project builds public safety — and hope

The Possibility Lab at UC Berkeley is tapping the expertise of hundreds of residents to learn what helps them feel safe in their everyday lives.
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UC Riverside |

Vaccine breakthrough means no more chasing strains

Scientists at UC Riverside have devised a vaccine that targets a part of the viral genome that is common to all strains of a given virus.
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UC Newsroom |

Three federal policies that matter to UC students right now

UC students traveled to DC to give lawmakers a primer on what policy changes students need.

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