KQED Science Newsletter
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The End of An Era, California to Close Last Nuclear Power Plant
 
 
Pacific Gas and Electric announced this week that Diablo Canyon, California's last nuclear power plant, will shut down before the end of its useful life. It's a big win for some environmentalists. But others say the utility is giving up on a clean energy source. Read the Post
 
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Deader Than Ever: California Forests Head Into Fire Season
 

The trees are stressed and dying after more than four years of unprecedented levels of drought, plus an infestation of bark beetles. And, this summer the forests are at risk of burning again. Read and Listen to the Post
 
 
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Google Glass Flopped. But Kids With Autism Are Using It to Learn Emotions
 
Gabby Warner craved a Google Glass headset when it first became available so she could search the web. But now, she's using it for a more profound purpose — understanding people's emotions. Read the Future of You Post
 
 
Crafted in a Silicon Valley Lab, Faux Meat Tastes, Sizzles Like the Real Thing
 
 
This summer, diners in New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles will get their hands on a hamburger that has been five years in the making. The burger looks, tastes and smells like beef — except it's made entirely from plants. Read the Post