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

UC Newsroom

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.

List Grid

3 minutes to mindfulness

Just a few minutes may be all you need to reduce stress and get your mind under control.

Jesse Abrams UC Santa Cruz Freedom Coalition

From student to modern-day abolitionist

UC Santa Cruz organization founded and run by students helps free slave laborers.

Play piano with this virtual reality glove

It's a leap forward with potential applications that are even more dazzling.