The Latest Stories From KQED Science
DEEP LOOK: Barn Owl Table Manners are Just ... Different | Winegrowers love barn owls for helping to keep rodents out of vineyards. They swoop down on gophers, voles and mice and swallow them whole, gone in a few gulps. But how do they keep down all that food? | |
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Monkeypox Spreads on Surfaces Only in Certain Cases — Here's What to Know | Can monkeypox spread on surfaces? Does monkeypox spread through the air? KQED spoke to the experts to learn how monkeypox transmits and what you can do to protect yourself and your family. | |
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Monkeypox Vaccines: California and FDA Do Not Agree on How to Stretch Meager Supply | California advises health providers to use a single dose of vaccine; the FDA is considering a proposal that would allow health providers to use a smaller amount—but it's not ready yet. | |
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COVID Sewage Surveillance Labs Join the Hunt for Monkeypox | Wastewater testing has proved a reliable early alarm bell for COVID-19 outbreaks. U.S. researchers are now adapting the approach to track the explosive spread of monkeypox, and maybe other viruses. | |
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3 Ways the Inflation Reduction Act Would Pay You to Help Fight Climate Change | Some of the Act's $369 billion in energy and climate spending aims to make it easier and cheaper for Americans to live more sustainably. | |
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Creating a Drought-Tolerant California Garden: How to Replace Your Thirsty Lawn With Lush Plants and Grasses | A drought-resistant garden can cut your water bill and be filled with flowers, butterflies and birds. Here are tips from experts on how to start. | |
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Sturgeon Supermoon 2022: See Photos From Around the World | The last supermoon of this year, the Sturgeon Moon, brightened our night skies in August. Here's a sampling of photos from all around the world. | |
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