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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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A needle in a coastal haystack

A tiny species known only from fossils is found alive in the tidepools of Santa Barbara.
UCLA |

An unconventional path to ‘genius’

1999 graduate Martha Gonzalez reflects on her journey from Boyle Heights to MacArthur fellow.
UC Riverside |

Injections for diabetes, cancer could become unnecessary

Hate needles? These researchers do too.
UC Irvine |

An early warning system for future pandemics?

The hunt is on for tipoffs in social media and public data.

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