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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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Can pregnancy risks be telegraphed in the cellular mom-baby link?
The most detailed map yet of the maternal-fetal connection identifies new cell types and insights into conditions such as preeclampsia, preterm birth and miscarriage.
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The next generation of California researchers share their passions at Grad Slam
Ten graduate students from each of UC’s campuses will put their science communication skills to the test in Sacramento at the livestreamed 2026 Grad Slam on April 22.
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What does it mean to learn with AI?
What happens when AI becomes part of how we learn? On campus, students and faculty are exploring new approaches — and a new major — while engaging with these tools and the ideas behind them.
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Watching art films can make you a more creative thinker
A randomized experiment shows that even a few minutes of viewing artistic film can expand our thinking and trigger creative ideas.
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