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Deadly, Destructive Wildfires Rage Through Northern California

Journey's End Mobile Home Park in Santa Rosa

Authorities say some of the most destructive wildfires in California's history have killed 31 people. This post will be updated as new developments become available. For all of our coverage on the Northern California fires, visit kqed.org/wildfires.

Northern California Fires Are Most Destructive in State History

Forestgrove neighborhood in Santa Rosa burned down

The Tubbs Fire and others raging from Napa to Mendocino to Nevada counties are still not contained, as firefighters battle winds and weather.

Bay Area Air Quality Worst on Record — Check Out Your City

Officials are comparing the air quality in the region to the most polluted days in China.

Farmworkers Want Pesticide Banned in California After EPA Rejects Federal Ban

Spraying the leaves of trees against pests with chemicals

Environmentalists say the widely used pesticide, chlorpyrifos, is dangerous, especially for children.

Disabling Genes in Human Embryos to See What Happens

A recently published study used the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 to disable a gene in human embryos that is critical to human development. The latest from our Future of You blog.

Calling All Science Trivia Fans!

Science Friday Trivia is coming to San Francisco! Join Ira Flatow and other science enthusiasts for a raucous, laugh-filled night of team trivia covering all things science. Tickets are limited, so reserve early!

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.