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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 |
New concussion headset shows when it’s safe to return to play
UC San Francisco-patented device finds resuming sports should be delayed for several days after symptoms have resolved.
UC Santa Barbara |
Dogs can detect COVID-19 infections faster and more accurately than conventional technology
Research demonstrates readiness for mainstream medical applications
UCSF |
Which skin care products do we really need?
Skin care is big business — just ask the multibillion-dollar beauty industry. But does it truly take a cabinet full of pricey products to keep our skin healthy?
UC Santa Cruz |
A 15-year-old childhood cancer survivor becomes a cancer researcher
This summer, young Robert McCabe helped to sequence and analyze a tumor sample in the lab of the UC Santa Cruz Treehouse Childhood Cancer Initiative.
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