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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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UCSF Magazine |
You’ll soon be able to get a blood test for Alzheimer’s. Will you want one?
The advent of cheap, easy-to-use blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease has the potential to revolutionize diagnosis and treatment. But they also raise difficult questions that the field is only beginning to consider.
UC San Francisco |
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals rank among nation’s best in 2023-24
US News & World Report lists UCSF Benioff Hospitals among best for kids in all 10 specialties.
UC Berkeley Cal Alumni Association |
Climate change is an energy problem. Here’s how we solve it.
Preventing environmental collapse won’t be easy, but we can still squeeze through the bottleneck.
UC Davis |
Why do we watch so much negative TV? To combat life’s stress, study suggests
While it might seem counterintuitive, we often regulate negative emotions by seeking even more negative entertainment.
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