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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 Berkeley |

The largest study of AI use by undergrads is in, revealing disparities in access — and in cheating

Researchers found that how student use, and misuse, AI varies by subject and by socioeconomics.
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UC San Diego |

Machine learning personalizes depression treatment with the help of wearable technology

Researchers report substantial decreases in depression symptoms by tailoring behavioral interventions based on data participants collect about their own moods and daily habits.
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UC Berkeley |

For Black Americans, wealth offers scant protection from pregnancy risks, scholar finds

In a new book, UC Berkeley scholar Khiara M. Bridges shows the dangerous impact of interpersonal and structural racism transcends class.
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UC Riverside |

Q&A: The new Ebola outbreak

An expert explains a rare virus strain spreading in Africa.

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