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Invasion of the Giant Tadpoles: Wildlife Officials Say It's No Joke

Swimmers at Lake Anza in the Berkeley Hills found a slimy surprise this summer: huge tadpoles bigger than they'd ever seen there before.

Californians Must Change Thinking to Meet Challenge of Rising Seas, Says Author

Author and marine scientist Gary Griggs says the Bay Area is ahead of most places in the U.S. in planning for rising seas.

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Dying From a Fall Is Top Danger for Seniors. Tech Devices May Help

American seniors were injured from falling 7 million times in 2014. Companies have just started to develop wearable and home-based sensors to help prevent fall-related injuries.

California Lawmakers Allow Clean Cars to Stay in Carpool Lanes

Lawmakers vote to extend the popular program for electric and zero-emission cars beyond its 2019 expiration.

Study Claiming AI Can Detect Sexual Orientation Cleared for Publication

Stanford researchers claim artificial intelligence can be taught to predict sexual orientation from photographs, and a firestorm ensues. The latest from our Future of You blog.

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