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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 Diego |
Cannabis-related emergency department visits among older adults on the rise
Education and discussions with older adults about cannabis use should be included in routine medical care.
UC Berkeley |
Among less-educated young workers, women and Black men are paid far less
Women of all races, as well as Black men, who have not attended college are paid dramatically less than Asian American and white men at similar education levels.
UC Davis |
UC Davis researchers study telemedicine for cats
Video veterinary appointments could increase access to medical care.
UC Irvine |
How UC Irvine saved the ozone layer
Research by F. Sherwood Rowland and Mario Molina is at the heart of a recent U.N. report that the ozone hole is closing.
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