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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 When Doctors Dump Insurance for Subscription Model, Who Benefits? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

Many primary care physicians have had enough of the traditional health care system, so they've broken away to create their own practices, where they don't take insurance and charge a monthly fee.

 Can a New 'Vaccine' Stem the Frog Apocalypse? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

A deadly fungus is devastating frogs, but California scientists are trying out an experimental treatment against it.

 Can a New 'Vaccine' Stem the Frog Apocalypse? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

A deadly fungus is devastating frogs, but California scientists are trying out an experimental treatment against it.

 Toxic Muck: California’s Algae Problem Is Worse Than Ever | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

Algae toxins have spread beyond urban waterways to pristine mountain lakes and alpine streams.

 Toxic Muck: California’s Algae Problem Is Worse Than Ever | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

Algae toxins have spread beyond urban waterways to pristine mountain lakes and alpine streams.

 California Wildfires: No Single Season Tells the Story | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

California's wildfire season is evolving -- and the trend isn't encouraging.

 California Wildfires: No Single Season Tells the Story | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

California's wildfire season is evolving -- and the trend isn't encouraging.

 National Parks Have Some Work to Do to Become 'Parks for All'' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

As the National Parks Service celebrates its 100th year, we look at challenges facing the parks over the next century.

 National Parks Have Some Work to Do to Become 'Parks for All'' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

As the National Parks Service celebrates its 100th year, we look at challenges facing the parks over the next century.

 Disappearing Icons: Re-imagining the National Parks After Climate Change | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

Joshua trees could largely vanish in the national park that bears their name, but park officials are trying to save them.

 Disappearing Icons: Re-imagining the National Parks After Climate Change | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

Joshua trees could largely vanish in the national park that bears their name, but park officials are trying to save them.

 About That $17 Billion Water Project: Delta Tunnels 101 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

Controversy swirls as hearings begin on the governor's legacy water project -- but this time voters are not likely to get a say.

 About That $17 Billion Water Project: Delta Tunnels 101 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

Controversy swirls as hearings begin on the governor's legacy water project -- but this time voters are not likely to get a say.

 Do Alternative Treatments for Autism Work? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

There is some evidence showing unorthodox treatments like diets and supplements help, but the science is thin.

 Do Alternative Treatments for Autism Work? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:52

There is some evidence showing unorthodox treatments like diets and supplements help, but the science is thin.

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