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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Entrepreneurship: Open for business at Berkeley Law

The UC Berkeley-Silicon Valley connection is fostering the next generation of startup lawyers.

UCLA co-founded nonprofit to form national manufacturing institute

$70 million awarded to support improving efficiency via network that includes UC Berkeley and UC Irvine.

UC Irvine chemists help find way to recycle plastic waste into fuel

New method could see trash inexpensively recycled into other commodities.