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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 Barbara |

A peek inside the quickening race to understand, treat — and even cure — Alzheimer’s disease

Neuroscientist Kenneth Kosik will detail the current and future direction of Alzheimer's research in a free public talk.
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UC Riverside |

Scientists uncover COVID’s weakness

New research has revealed the Achilles heel that can be used to prevent the virus from making people sick.
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UC Davis |

Can humans recognize a song’s intent regardless of language?

Universal acoustic patterns can help listeners across cultures glean a song's intent, regardless of its lyrics.
A young Black woman crouches against a brick wall holding her head
UC Berkeley Public Health |

Cultural racism worsens health inequities between racial groups

Racism expressed through cultural norms can perpetuate negative health outcomes for nonwhite groups, according to a UC Berkeley study.

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