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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 group of engineers in hard hats stand in front of the earthquake simulator
UC San Diego |

Engineers shake tallest steel-framed building ever tested on an earthquake simulator

The primary goal of the tests is to determine if height limits for cold-formed steel-framed buildings can be increased.
A family of four, with a golden retriever, sits together in a treehouse
UC San Diego |

Take that cancer, you big jerk: How clinical trials saved me 

A patient shares how an event about clinical trials at Moores Cancer Center brought a community together to educate and provide encouragement and hope.
A hand pours a bottle of red wine into a wine glass, centered
UC San Francisco |

How much can you safely drink? Here’s what to know

Cardiologist Gregory Marcus answers questions about how much alcohol consumption is actually harmful to us.
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UC Santa Cruz |

A fresh look at TikTok: Short food videos encourage long-term healthy eating habits in teens

Research from UC Santa Cruz human-computer interactions scholars is revealing how online habits translate into offline actions.

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