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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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UCLA Anderson School of Management |

Open, out, loyal

John Wooden Global Leadership fellow Ike Zhan (’25) advocates for LGBTQ colleagues.
UC Santa Barbara |

How to become a more curious person, according to new research

With a curiosity-building app, researchers Madeleine Gross and Jonathan Schooler explore how personality can shift through small daily actions.
UC Davis |

Telehealth can improve care for cats with chronic health issues

Research finds informal video visits are beneficial for humans and their pets.
UC Berkeley |

In search of a way to improve humans’ faulty memories and bad habits

Allison Harvey, a UC Berkeley psychology professor, says lessons from science can help everyone instill good habits — and even lead to more effective patient treatments.

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