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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 Santa Cruz |

Artificial biosensor can better measure the body’s main stress hormone

Research from UC Santa Cruz paves the way for point-of-care cortisol testing and diagnoses.
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UC Davis |

The Color Lab uncovers the soothing effects of light

UC Davis scientists are studying how certain lighting colors may improve our health.
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UC Newsroom |

More than 77 percent of California applicants were offered UC admission for fall 2025

In all, more than 129K California students were offered a spot, smashing previous UC records.
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UC CITRIS and the Banatao Institute |

UC Merced breakthrough could transform how California monitors toxic algal blooms

Researchers show how satellite imaging can help protect public health from the scourge of toxic algae by augmenting standard sampling methods.

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