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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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Colorful image of the microbiome as seen under a microscope (looks like fabrics from a rug)
UC San Francisco |

Gene editing of microbiome may help prevent asthma in children

Breakthrough CRISPR technology could also target ulcerative colitis, periodontal disease and multiple sclerosis.
A group of students in PPE watch someone pour something behind protective glass
UC Irvine |

The lab teaching the world how to safely study pathogens

Looking to prevent the next pandemic? This highly regarded UC Irvine program trains researchers in the safe use of specialized labs to study dangerous pathogens.
A drone hovers in smoky air over a field
UC Davis |

New drone research advances wildfire monitoring

A network of technological tools could detect wildfires earlier.
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UCLA |

Could insights from ants help people build better transportation networks?

UCLA study finds the insects’ nests reflect the way they work together — or don’t — to forage for food.

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