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August 20, 2025

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Airbusts occurring above earth

Destructive cosmic airbursts likely more common than previously believed

Evidence builds for touchdown airbursts, in which extraterrestrial debris explodes above the ground, causing much destruction but leaving no craters.

 

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African-American man looks at a prescription bottle and a laptop computer

Better access to technology can help African Americans bridge the healthcare gap

Better access to broadband, smartphones and healthcare technology like telehealth could significantly reduce healthcare disparities for African Americans, researchers from the Center for Black Studies Research find.

 

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The members of Gaucho Racing stand near their race car

On the road to success: Gaucho Racing competes at the Michigan International Speedway

The campus club, comprising more than 60 undergraduate students, builds an electric F1 race car for competition in the annual Formula SAE Electric races.

 

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University of California Annual Commitment to Address Discrimination and Harassment

President James B. Milliken shares a message with the UC community.

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Hui-Ling Malone surrounded by flowers

Assistant Professor Hui-Ling Malone of the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education wants every student to bloom.

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