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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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UC announces $15M in climate-focused innovation awards
The awards are part of a historic $185M partnership between UC and the state of California to tackle the climate crisis, from developing new methods for carbon capture to developing innovative coping strategies for drought, wildfire and other impacts of a…
UC Berkeley |
In Ukraine, UC Berkeley experts are shaping the legal fight against war crimes
The Berkeley Protocol will assure that images from drones, satellites and millions of smartphones will be solid evidence in future trials.
UC Santa Cruz |
Leading and learning to save the world
As the leader of CalEPA, alumna Yana Garcia heads California’s fight against the ongoing climate crisis.
UC Riverside |
Is that a persistent cold, bad allergies … or long COVID?
Dr. Martin Schlusselberg of the UC Riverside School of Medicine explains.
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