KQED Science News show

KQED Science News

Summary: Listen to a variety of science stories about climate change, renewable energy and your health with KQED Science, the largest multimedia science and environment journalism unit in California. KQED Science explores science and environment news, from the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond with its award-winning coverage. KQED Science also produces: Deep Look, a YouTube science series shot in ultra-HD that explores big scientific mysteries by going really small; and Future of You, a blog that explores health stories for a new era, navigating fast-changing health care trends and innovations in technology and medical science. Discover it all at kqed.org/science. KQED serves the people of Northern California with a public-supported alternative to commercial media. An NPR and PBS affiliate based in San Francisco, KQED is home to one of the most listened-to public radio stations in the nation, one of the highest-rated public television services and an award-winning education program helping students and educators thrive in 21st-century classrooms. A trusted news source and leader and innovator in interactive technology, KQED takes people of all ages on journeys of exploration — exposing them to new people, places and ideas.

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 On the Fourth of July 20 Years Ago, NASA Landed the First Rover on Mars | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

As Americans light sparkers for the Fourth of July holiday, NASA celebrates two decades of Mars exploration.

 Californians Will Ski on the Fourth of July | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

Last year's never-ending winter will allow two California ski resorts to stay open through the holiday weekend.

 You Know About This Summer's Spectacular Solar Eclipse, Right? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

It's a bit of a drive, but not that far to go, if you want to see the total eclipse in August.

 4 Things You Should Know About California’s Biggest Reservoir | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

California's biggest reservoir is the one you can't see -- and it's far from overflowing.

 A California Regulator's Curious Crusade to Remake the Clean Air Act | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

In state's polluted San Joaquin Valley, an air pollution control officer is under fire for allying with members of Congress who want to weaken the Clean Air Act.

 Medical Student Suicides Prompt Schools to Finally Take Action | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

Suicides in medical schools, as well as studies showing an alarming number of medical students consider ending their lives, have prompted schools and residency programs to provide more support for mental health.

 Oroville Crisis Triggers Rethinking of California Dam Management | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

State lawmakers and local officials want better answers before Oroville's disintegrated spillways are rebuilt.

 The SF Giants Are Zapping Their Brains With Electricity. Will It Help? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

An increasing number of professional athletes are stimulating their brains electrically to gain a competitive edge.

 Reversing Climate Change? California Author Offers 100 Reasons to Hope | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

In his new book, Bay Area environmentalist Paul Hawken describes 100 ways to slow or even reverse climate change.

 Reversing Climate Change? California Author Offers 100 Reasons to Hope | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

In his new book, Bay Area environmentalist Paul Hawken describes 100 ways to slow or even reverse climate change.

 Boy? Girl? Both? Neither? A New Generation Overthrows Gender | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

More and more people are opting for 'nonbinary' gender identities as they reject the concept of gender as only male or female.

 Amid Growing Consensus the Internet is Addictive, One Teen’s Story | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

A teenaged girl turned to internet videos to be like the cool kids. Here's the story of what went wrong.

 How 'Incompetent Rock' Led to the Oroville Dam Crisis | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

Amidst the Sierra's jumbled geology, a leading expert says Oroville's spillways were not built on the most solid rock.

 A 50 MPG Car May Be in Your Future | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

Green car expert Ron Cogan says automakers can meet tough new fuel economy standards by 2025 if their feet are held to the fire.

 Nature Provides Its Own Flood Control. Time to Use It? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

A new approach to flood control favors restoring natural floodplains along rivers whose aging levees are failing.

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