The Latest Stories From KQED Science
| How Rising Sea Levels Could Push Up a 'Toxic Soup' Into Bay Area Neighborhoods | | Climate change could lead to human exposure to hazardous materials all along the California coastline, but especially along the bay. | | |
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| Punishing Bay Area Drought Prompts Calls for Major Water Rethink | | California’s snowpack is far below average again this year. Less than 31% of the snowpack remains, and state reservoirs are about 48% full. Millions of Bay Area residents rely on this water. Each part of the Bay Area is grappling with the drought differently. | | |
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| | | Exploratorium | A full-size model of NASA's Perseverance rover has landed at the Exploratorium! Now through May 1, immerse yourself in the Red Planet’s sights and sounds, and catch Mars-inspired experiences for all ages at Pier 15 on the Embarcadero in SF. Plus, explore hundreds of exhibits devoted to art and science.
Visit exploratorium.edu for more information.
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| DEEP LOOK: Honeypot Ants Turn Their Biggest Sisters into Jugs of Nectar | | Deep in their underground nests, honeypot ants stuff members of their own colony until they look like golden water balloons. Drop by drop, worker ants deliver nectar and other liquid food into their largest sisters’ mouths. When food is scarce in the desert, the colony will feed from these living storage tanks, known as repletes. | | |
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| As Fires Intensify, Psychologists Are Concerned About Suicide Risk Among Firefighters | | Amid reports of rising suicides, researchers say there's an urgent need to assess the risks facing an understudied population. | | |
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| It's Not Too Late To Stave Off the Climate Crisis, U.N. Report Finds. Here's How | | The good news is that the world has solutions and technology to slow climate change. The bad news is that time is running out. | | |
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| California's New Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants Are Not Enough, Workers Say | | California's undocumented immigrants risked their lives working during the pandemic. Lawmakers want to pay them unemployment benefits. | | |
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| Ramadan Begins on a Crescent Moon, Ushering in a Holy Month of Fasting and Kindness | | Muslims around the world are observing Ramadan, a holy month of fasting, spiritual healing, and practicing mindfulness. Here’s all you need to know about Ramadan: the historical, astronomical, and spiritual meaning behind the holy month. | | |
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| KQED LIVE: Wildfire from Space | | Join the KQED Climate desk on Tuesday, April 26 at 7pm for an immersive look at the startling spread of wildfires using satellite imagery from Planet Labs to show us what happens before and after a burn and understand its patterns. Featuring practical tips for how to prepare for fire season, no matter whether you live on the frontlines or urban spaces facing smoke and other secondary impacts. | | |
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| KQED LIVE: Axolotls and Hummingbirds: Animals of Mexico with Deep Look | | What do hummingbirds and axolotls have in common? They were both revered by Mexico’s ancient civilizations. Join Deep Look’s coordinating producer, Gabriela Quirós and scientists on Friday, April 29 at 5pm for a free, virtual screening exploring the unusual biology and behaviors of these unique animals. | | |
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