The Latest Stories From KQED Science
| Here's When and How to See the Green Comet Everyone's Talking About | | The green comet we’ve all been hearing about, newly discovered by astronomers, can be seen in the northern sky between the Big Dipper and the North Star. | | |
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| Deep Look: How Hagfish Unleash a Torrent of Slime | | What keeps the boneless, jawless hagfish thriving after more than 300 million years? SLIME. The goop it exudes – a mix of mucus and special protein cells – expands to 10,000 times its original volume in less than half a second, potentially clogging the gills of competitors. | | |
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| Oil Refineries Release Lots of Water Pollution Near Communities of Color, Data Shows | | Oil refineries release billions of pounds of pollution into waterways each year, according to regulatory data. NPR found that pollution is concentrated near places where people of color live. | | |
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| FDA Considers Major Shift in COVID Vaccine Strategy | | The FDA is also considering making the shots interchangeable. That way people wouldn't have to worry about which brand they were getting. Again, the change is aimed at making COVID shots more like the flu shots. | | |
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| Gas Stoves Became Part of the Culture War in Less Than a Week. Here's Why | | An interview with a federal safety regulator quickly became fodder for outrage, viral social media content and political fundraising. | | |
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