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Medical Detectives: The Last Hope for Families Coping With Rare Diseases
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A unique national network of doctors provides hope and answers for families who have nowhere else to turn.
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Satellite Images: Snow Returns to the Sierra After Slow Start
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It's early in the season, but snow accumulation in the southern Sierra is more than double the normal total.
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'Little Fish Mitten' Tilapia Skins Used to Treat Cats in Camp Fire
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A UC Davis doctor has treated eight wounded cats and dogs with fish skins, which can help heal burned paws by transferring collagen.
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Worldwide Carbon Emissions Show Highest Increase in Seven Years
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Estimates show world carbon dioxide emissions increased 2.7 percent from 2017 to 2018, following several years of little growth.
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These Invasive 20-Pound Rodents Could Wreak Havoc on California Agriculture
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The rodents are called nutria, and a common Thanksgiving side just happens to be an unlikely weapon in the fight the scourge.
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Warning: Climate Change in California Could Be Hazardous to Your Health
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It's quite a list, from premature deaths due to heatstroke to anticipated spikes in Lyme disease, Valley fever, and even kidney stones.
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Big Screen Science: Die Hard
Do pesky logistical questions distract you from enjoying your favorite movies? Join Kishore Hari and Jeff Silverman and learn how realistic Die Hard actually is – and whether you could crawl through an air duct, too. Monday, December 17, 7pm at the Alamo Drafthouse.
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