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Glass Brain
Take a tour of your thoughts with the 'Glass Brain'
The Glass Brain is kind of like it sounds. It’s a colorful, 3-D window into all the mysterious activities that light up the brain.
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New center developing best ways to farm, roast, brew coffee
Scientists tackle coffee industry’s most bitter challenges to produce rich results.
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UC helps bring first-of-its-kind semiconductor hub to California
The facility is expected to bring in over $1B in research funding to the state and help position the U.S. as a leader in semiconductor innovation.
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How sustainable are typical electric vehicle batteries?
UC San Diego experts weigh in on each stage of a typical EV battery’s life cycle and share their thoughts on what the future might hold.