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When Stephanie Huette was working on her undergraduate degree at the University of Iowa, she couldn’t have found Merced, Calif., on a map if she tried. She was, however, quite familiar withMichael Spiveythrough reading his book, “The Continuity of Mind.” Spivey, a professor ofcognitive science,...

MERCED - Human beings are complex creatures. That simple fact makes recreating human voice and action difficult in the virtual world. As realistic as computer graphics and animation can be, there is always an unnatural nuance or two that prevent viewers or users from fully believing in what they ...

MERCED, Calif. — For years, University of California, Merced, professor David Kelley’s research has focused on finding a less expensive method to harness and use solar energy. While the sun has been used to power small devices such as calculators or landscape lighting, using solar energy on a large...

When UC Merced began classes in August, more than 1,000 new students entered campus. Each student has a story to tell; each is unique in his or her own way. But this year, there are 15 students who stand out from the rest. Those students are the recipients of UC Merced’s Regents Scholarships, the...