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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 Newsroom |

UC leaders to McClatchy High students: The University of California wants you

At Sacramento‘s McClatchy High students heard from recent McClatchy grads and university leaders about achieving a UC education.
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UCLA Health |

Given 2 years to live, a patient with colorectal cancer gets his life back through a clinical trial, leading-edge technology

Regular screening, beginning at age 45, is the key to catching colorectal cancer early.
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UC San Francisco |

Model shows where women lost access to abortion after Dobbs

The share of U.S. women who must travel an hour or more to get care has doubled.
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UC Berkeley |

Defying negative stereotypes, humanities majors are booming at UC Berkeley

The number of first-year enrolled students declaring majors in the arts and humanities is up 121 percent over last year.

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