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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 San Francisco |

Out of Adderall? Tips and advice during an ADHD medication shortage

Dosage and drug shifts, generics and caffeine can help kids with ADHD in a pinch.
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UC Newsroom |

How California became a food and wine lover's dream

The little known history of the land of milk and honey.
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UC San Francisco |

“Smarter” breast cancer screening measures risk down to your DNA

The WISDOM study expands to women as young as 30.
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Berkeley Lab |

Balancing a battery-powered future with energy justice

How inclusive research could support communities around California’s Salton Sea.

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