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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 promising new weight loss and diabetes treatment helps burn fat while keeping muscle
Unlike GLP-1s, which work by suppressing appetite and lowering energy intake, a molecular compound identified by UC Berkeley scientists helps cells burn extra energy with no change in food intake or exercise, and shows promise in mouse models.
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Culture change may help firefighters reduce cancer risk
Soot-caked gear has long been a symbol of grit and experience among American firefighters. Yet exposure to contaminated equipment can increase the risk of cancer. Now, attitudes toward protective wear and other safety measures may be shifting in California…
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UC research is saving the best parts of California’s national parks
This National Park Week, hop in for a digital road trip through the Golden State’s magnificent, diverse and totally awesome national parks.
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Why a UC food safety expert still eats salad during a Cyclospora lettuce outbreak
A Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce has many Americans wondering whether it's still safe to eat leafy greens. We asked UC Davis food safety expert Erin DiCaprio what consumers should actually know.
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