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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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Research highlights importance of support reciprocity during early-stage dementia care

A new UC Davis study suggests that early-stage dementia patients benefit from both receiving and giving care.
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UC Irvine |

New study unlocks the secrets of birth defect origins

Research findings offer new targets for early detection and prevention strategies.
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UC San Diego |

Say hello to biodegradable microplastics

Research shows plant-based polymers can disappear within seven months.
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UC Newsroom |

How AI discriminates and what that means for your Google habit: A conversation with internet studies scholar Safiya Noble

The UCLA professor who put the study of algorithmic discrimination on the map turns her focus to our AI-powered future.

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