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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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Human pangenome reference will enable more complete and equitable understanding of genomic diversity
UC Santa Cruz scientists, along with a consortium of researchers, have released a draft of the first human pangenome — a new, usable reference for genomics that combines the genetic material of 47 individuals from different ancestral backgrounds to allow for…
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UC’s Grad Slam delivers a masterclass in concision and cutting-edge research
Graduate students wowed the audience during the annual contest to explain research in under three minutes, with Brandon Tsai of UCLA taking first for his work on a Covid vaccine against every variant.
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An essential tool for firefighters and emergency managers
ALERTCalifornia, a collaborative public safety program, has deployed more than 1,000 camera and sensor arrays in the state to provide real-time information to inform public safety for natural disasters.
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