Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Two people walk next to a long set of solar panels over a canal

Solar-panel-covered canals have their day in the sun in California

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November 25, 2025

California’s first solar-over-canal project goes online with the commissioning of the narrow and wide span arrays in the Turlock Irrigation District, bringing to life the ultimate “why didn’t I think of that!” idea.

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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Designing a solar tarp

Engineers are working to create a foldable, packable way to generate power from the sun.

Big data, big wins in medicine

Advances in patient care have already begun, thanks to UC's innovative approach to clinical data.

How an immigrant workforce leads to innovation

H-1B visas have become a political football, but their impact on products was little known — until now.