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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 Berkeley |
Chancellor Carol Christ announces 2024 retirement, plans for ambitious year
After six years at the helm, Chancellor Carol Christ plans to retire next June. But first she's tackling a slate of ambitious goals.
UC Riverside |
Previously unknown material could revolutionize cancer treatment
Tiny “dots” transform light, enabling big advancements.
UC Irvine |
UC Irvine scientists create long-lasting, cobalt-free, lithium-ion batteries
The finding promises to help manufacturers move beyond the controversial metal cobalt.
UC Newsroom |
The Class of 2023: A social mobility success story
Large numbers of first-generation, transfer students and Pell Grant recipients graduating this spring highlight UC’s role as an engine of personal transformation and economic growth.
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