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UC is No. 1 in patents in new U.S. ranking
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10 tips on financial aid at the University of California. For starters: More than half of students pay no tuition.
UC Newsroom |
3 UC alums in NASA’s Class of 2017 launch extraordinary careers
The new astronaut candidates head to Johnson Space Center to prepare to fulfill their lifelong dreams.
UCLA |
How the Galapagos cormorant lost its ability to fly
Analyzing one of Darwin's favorite birds, a research team finds the genetic changes that clipped the bird's wings.
UC San Diego |
How climate change makes us all lose sleep
Millions of nights of insufficent sleep could be created by rising temperatures, study says.
UC San Diego |
Century-old drug could provide new approach to autism
A single dose produced groundbreaking improvements in language and social behavior, giving hope to families.
UC Santa Barbara |
Why binge-watching might actually be good for you
Experts weigh in on our new fix.
Berkeley Lab |
Solving the mystery of floating rocks
Scientists uncover how pumice can remain buoyant for years.
UC Newsroom |
Awakening a social giant in the effort to fight climate change
Van Jones is perhaps best known today as a political commentator for CNN, but he hasn’t given up his green credentials. The nonprofit he founded, Green for All, works to bring environmental solutions to the people that are most directly affected:…
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The simple fact that could put the brakes on nuclear energy
If you follow the headlines, nuclear energy seems to be enjoying a bit of a renaissance. A new generation of nuclear innovators is emerging, young tech startups are poised to disrupt a lethargic industry, and there’s a palpable wave of optimism over the…
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What you need to know about food waste and climate change
Two important statistics help frame any discussion about food waste: 1.3 metric gigatons of edible food goes to waste every year and at least 795 million people are undernourished worldwide.
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How 3D printing is changing the way we make (and break) smartphones
New developments in 3D printing might be the answer to many of our smart phone woes, from how easily they shatter to how quickly their batteries drain. Using 3D printed material could even reduce the environmental impact of mobile phones by limiting the…
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The strange, tumultuous life of solar power at the White House
Press conferences at the White House tend to occur in predictable locations: The Briefing Room, the Rose Garden, the South Lawn. In 1979, President Jimmy Carter chose a loftier venue: the roof. He didn’t do it for the view over Washington, D.C.; he wanted to…
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The California model: Make polluters pay
Even when climate change is a top priority for lawmakers, progress is challenging. It often comes down to money: We have plenty of expensive problems right now, so expensive problems down the road take a backseat.