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

11 innovative UC researchers elected to National Academy of Inventors

New fellows from seven campuses bring UC's total membership to 51.

Creating clinical bioengineers

New class teaches undergrads to use engineering-based solutions to bridge gap between engineering and medicine.

Biotech pioneer Bill Bowes pledges $50M to support young biomedical investigators

Longtime UCSF supporter’s nearly $100M in total giving has propelled basic science.