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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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Finding asteroids that could hit Earth — early enough for humanity to act
A UCLA astronomer who leads planetary defense missions for NASA says avoiding asteroid impacts is “a problem we can absolutely solve.”
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Valley fever is spreading across the arid West, affecting people and dogs
UC Davis experts track valley fever infections spreading beyond California’s Central Valley.
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AI-powered irrigation system offers opportunities for communications as well as farming
An almond orchard in Parlier provides a look into the future of farming, thanks to an irrigation system that offers previously unthinkable precision.
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UC Santa Cruz researchers win funds to characterize makeup of Pacific coastal fog
A multi-institute effort to analyze iconic coastal fog, under pressure from rising temperatures, aims to enhance society’s ability to manage coastal resources and steward coastal ecosystems in a changing climate.
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