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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 Newsroom |

Renewable, clean hydrogen power is coming to California. Here’s what you need to know.

A UC-backed consortium secured $1.2 billion in federal funding to decarbonize California's economy through hydrogen fuel.
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UC San Francisco |

Can health, lifestyle changes protect elders from Alzheimer’s?

Landmark study shows cognitive improvements when participants keep active, sleep better, are socially engaged and control blood pressure and diabetes.
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UC Merced and UC Agriculture and Natural Resources |

Climate change to drive surge in insects that attack almonds, peaches, walnuts

Climate change is expected to spur a surge in agricultural pests, threatening crops in California.
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UCLA |

Why emotions stirred by music create such powerful memories

Study shows the dynamics of people’s emotions mold otherwise neutral experiences into memorable events.

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