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UC Merced project scientist Brandi McKuin and Zak Long walk along one of Project Nexus’ solar arrays. Credit: Fig. 1 by University of California

UC helps solar-panel-covered canals have their day in the sun in California

California’s first solar-over-canal project goes online with the commissioning of the narrow and wide span arrays in the Turlock Irrigation District, bringing to life the ultimate “why didn’t I think of that!” idea.


Children of God members in the 1970s

Fig. 1 video: Why America is so good at producing cults

Watch any documentary or listen to any podcast about cults, and you might find one common thread: So many cults are American.


Troops dismounting their carrier at Omaha Beach in Colleville Sur-Mer, France June 6, 1944.

Latest Fig. 1 video explores why D-Day almost failed

Two scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography studied ocean waves — and ended up changing history.


Happy looking dog with the caption

Can your dog have a conversation with you? Science says yes.

After studying button-pushing pups for years, a San Diego cognitive science professor and his team will make you rethink how much dogs can tell us.


Boxer getting hit;

Video: Why some concussions are worse than others

A few months ago, Fig. 1 posted a video showing what your brain looks like during a concussion, and people had a lot of questions. UC Berkeley neurologist Bob Knight investigated.


Monster + human playing video game

UCOP Communications wins several prestigious national design awards

The University & College Designers Association awards recognized website, video and print projects.


Person drinking water out of plastic bottle

How plastic pollution impacts your body, and what you can do

What does microplastic pollution do to your body, and what can you do about it? UC experts are tackling our big plastic problem from every imaginable angle.


Man wiping sweat off of his face

How the dangers of heat waves sneak up on people

There’s no question that kind of heat is hazardous to your health. But why?


Falcon in flight

Fig. 1 video: Why falcons are choosing city life

UC's Fig. 1 video series explores the incredible comeback of the world’s fastest animal.


A hummingbird flies through the opening of an aperture

Fig. 1 reveals the secrets of hummingbird flight

Hummingbirds zip around at dizzying speeds, employing moves that are downright acrobatic as they search for nectar. How do they do it?


Fig. 1 demystifies red wine headaches

Find out why red wine sometimes gives you a headache, even before you’ve finished a single glass.