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Daddy Longlegs Risk Life ... and Especially Limb ... to Survive

Not pulling your leg here: When predators attack, daddy longlegs deliberately release their limbs to escape. Our new Deep Look!

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Everything That Happened Monday During the Solar Eclipse

Solar Eclipse Party Across America, Illustration by Mark Fiore

The total solar eclipse awed onlookers Monday as it swept across America. Here's a recap of our full coverage.

Lakes Reopened in Bay Area, but Risks of Algae Blooms Persist

Toxic algae bloom at Lake Temescal in Oakland in 2016.

There are two approaches for getting rid of toxic algae blooms: the easy way and the hard way.

Google Glass Helps Doctors Spend More Time with Patients, Less with Computers

Dr. Albert Chan, the chief of digital patient experience for the Sutter Health Network

The familiar phrase "The doctor will see you now" is not what it used to be. Our new Future of You post.

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