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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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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.
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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.
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How climate change makes us all lose sleep

Millions of nights of insufficent sleep could be created by rising temperatures, study says.
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Century-old drug could provide new approach to autism

A single dose produced groundbreaking improvements in language and social behavior, giving hope to families.

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