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Now We Know: That Ring on Your Finger Has Cosmic Origins

Artist's visualization of two merging neutron stars

Scientists announce they've detected ripples in space-time, following a collision of two stars so powerful it created gold.

California Now Recognizes a Third Gender

Max, a 13-year-old Californian who identifies as agender.

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed into law legislation that requires a third gender option for driver's licenses and birth certificates. The latest from our Future of You blog.

These Whispering, Walking Bats Are Onto Something

Bats have a brilliant way to find prey in the dark: echolocation. But some have a sneakier way to hunt. Check out our new Deep Look!

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Before and After: Satellite Photos Show California Fire Damage

A neighborhood off Fountaingrove Parkway

Satellite images over Santa Rosa show how the Northern California wildfires completely destroyed some neighborhoods.

7th Annual Bay Area Science Festival Returns Next Week

Unleash your inner scientist at events stretching from Santa Rosa to San Jose from October 26 - November 11. Events are being added to their schedule every day!

Event Schedule

Support of KQED Science is provided by the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation, the Dirk and Charlene Kabcenell Foundation, the Vadasz Family Foundation, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, and the members of KQED.