KQED's QUEST Science Radio
QUEST is a TV, radio, web, and education series by KQED that explores the most important trends and issues in science, environment and nature in Northern California. KQED's most ambitious local offering ever, QUEST includes a half-hour weekly HD television program, weekly radio segments, an ...
QUEST is a TV, radio, web, and education series by KQED that explores the most important trends and issues in science, environment and nature in Northern California. KQED's most ambitious local offering ever, QUEST includes a half-hour weekly HD television program, weekly radio segments, an innovative website and unique education guides. QUEST's geographic coverage spans from Mendocino to Monterey and from Sacramento to Santa Clara, and focuses on nine content areas: astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, environment, geology, health, physics and weather.
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Aboard the Tugnacious With Dr. Doom
The scientist dubbed "Dr. Doom" for his dire pronouncements about ...
The scientist dubbed "Dr. Doom" for his dire pronouncements about California's Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is retiring after 33 years.
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Struggling Herring Make a Tiny Appearance
Herring in the Bay are still struggling to return to ...
Herring in the Bay are still struggling to return to their once prolific numbers.
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Sierra Club Director: Time to Take Climate Action to the Streets
For the first time in the Sierra Club's 120-year history, ...
For the first time in the Sierra Club's 120-year history, its national head was arrested for an act of civil disobedience. It signals a new, more aggressive stance for the organization spawned by John Muir.
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San Francisco a Test Case for Coping with Rising Seas
Under a strategy known as "managed retreat," San Francisco gets ...
Under a strategy known as "managed retreat," San Francisco gets ready to let the ocean reclaim a cherished stretch of Pacific coastline.
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Who Gets the Cash for Energy Upgrades from Prop 39?
In November, California voters passed Proposition 39. Now the debate ...
In November, California voters passed Proposition 39. Now the debate over how to use the money begins.
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In Historic Gold Country, Old Mines Get New Life
It's not the frenzy of 1849, but gold mining is ...
It's not the frenzy of 1849, but gold mining is quietly making a comeback in California.
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Climate Threat to Dams Overlooked by Regulators
California hydropower relies on a balance of winter snow and ...
California hydropower relies on a balance of winter snow and spring rain. Climate change threatens to throw that balance out of whack.
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Stanford Investigates the Hits that Cause Concussions
Little is known about the hits that cause concussions. Stanford ...
Little is known about the hits that cause concussions. Stanford University is searching for answers.
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Scientists More Outspoken on Exteme Weather-Climate Links
One of the giants of climate science talks about extreme ...
One of the giants of climate science talks about extreme weather...and trashes California's plan to cut emissions.
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California Prepares First Fracking Regulations
The controversial drilling technique known as hydraulic fracturing has created ...
The controversial drilling technique known as hydraulic fracturing has created an oil and gas boom around the country – and that’s left state governments grappling with how to regulate it. Now, California is wading into that fight.
