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California Cities Will Flood, So Why Aren't We Ready?

Sacramento is the riskiest place in the country for river flooding and is still trying to prepare.

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There's Something Fishy About These Trees …

Salmon make a perilous voyage upstream past hungry eagles and bears to mate in forest creeks. When the salmon die, a new journey begins – with maggots. Our new Deep Look!

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Hunting for Plastic in California's Protected Ocean Waters

Microscopic pieces of plastic are polluting the Bay and researchers want to know how much is there and whether it's polluting marine sanctuaries.

Research Dampens Hopes of HIV Cure, Shows Progress on Remission Without Drugs

Last year hopes ran high an HIV cure may be near, but recent research has presented new stumbling blocks. The latest update from our Future of You blog.

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