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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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