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A new (and surprising) way to use solar panels

In the middle of California's Central Valley, a new way to use solar panels could change how we think about clean energy and water. It’s a simple idea that people have talked about for decades, but only now is it finally being tested in real life.

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Volcanic smoke spills from the summit of a snow-covered Mt. St. Helens, seen from the far short of a lake on which the mountain is reflected
UC Riverside |

How gophers brought Mount St. Helens back to life in one day

Diggers kick-started decades of soil recovery after volcanic eruption, UC Riverside research shows.
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UC Newsroom |

UC Student Regents: It’s not too late to vote

Election Day honors the footsteps, sacrifices, and courage of those who came before us.
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UC Newsroom |

How the University of California evaluates student applications

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the application review process.
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UC San Diego |

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.

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