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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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How Saturn got its rings

The dramatic rings of Saturn and its trademark tilt have long puzzled astronomers. Scientists may now have the answer to both — Chrysalis.
UC San Diego |

Father’s life is saved after receiving heart, kidney and liver transplant

The triple organ transplant is the first in the nation to use three organs from a donor after circulatory death using an innovative approach for organ recovery.
Berkeley Lab |

Print, recycle, repeat: Scientists demonstrate a biodegradable printed circuit

The breakthrough could divert wearable devices and other flexible electronics from the landfill.
UC Santa Barbara |

How a popular volcano is changing what we know about how volcanoes work

Recent findings from Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall eruptions change what we know about the fundamentals of volcanoes.

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