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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 Davis |

Looking for romance? That first impression matters

First impressions of compatibility and popularity stick with us, study suggests.
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UC Newsroom |

Midterms are coming! Here’s how to cast your ballot

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UC Irvine |

Eye-opening discovery about adult brain’s ability to recover vision

UC Irvine team demonstrates the adult brain has the potential to partially recover from inherited blindness.
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UCLA Magazine |

Fostering success

Demontea Thompson and his twin brother are both foster care success stories. Now, through his research at UCLA, Demontea hopes to raise graduation rates for other foster youth.

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