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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 Santa Cruz students behind bus tracking app selected as only US team in Google Solution Challenge’s top 10

Four students beat out teams from around the world with their development of SlugLoop, an innovative real-time bus tracking app.
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UC San Francisco |

Looking to cut back on wine and beer? This pill might help

How a nearly 40-year-old medication for alcohol use disorder could help thousands curb their drinking without daily medication.
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Igniting innovation: University of California in the summer

Summer heat won’t stop UC from upholding its teaching, research and public service mission, with exciting offerings across the state for Californians of all ages.
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Think you can’t afford UC? Think again — 10 facts about UC costs that might surprise you

A full 70 percent of UC undergrads get some financial aid — money for school that doesn’t need to be paid back.

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