The Latest Stories From KQED Science
| Deep Look: Silkworms Spin Cocoons That Spell Their Own Doom | | Those precious silk garments in your closet were made by the caterpillar of a fuzzy, white moth — thousands of them. Silkworms spin a cocoon with a single strand of silk up to 10 city blocks long. Humans have bred these insects into weaving machines that can no longer survive in the wild. | | |
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| Is Your House at Risk of a Wildfire? This Online Tool Could Tell You | | Many people buy a new home without realizing the danger that wildfires pose to it. A new risk rating system could help buyers learn more about how to evaluate real estate. | | |
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| | | Genentech, A Member of the Roche Group | Guided by patient needs, Genentech Ophthalmology is driven to develop innovative treatments that will help fight vision loss and define vision care for decades.
Visit gene.com/scientists/ophthalmology to learn more.
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| COVID Boosters Now Officially Approved for Kids Age 5-11 | | COVID vaccine boosters for kids age 5-11 are now available in the Bay Area, after both the FDA and the CDC have authorized boosters for this group. | | |
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| California Wants to Be the Nation's Abortion Haven | | Anticipating that Roe v Wade may be overturned, state lawmakers are considering bills to expand access to abortion care for patients here and from states where abortion is being banned or restricted. | | |
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| East Bay Ohlone Tribe's Struggle for Federal Recognition | | Tribal leaders say recognition is a necessary first step for the Muwekma Ohlone to establish a reservation. But tribal law experts say the process for gaining federal recognition is complicated and political. | | |
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| UCSF's Dr. Bob Wachter Answers Your COVID Questions | | COVID cases have more than tripled in the U.S. since April 1. With many pandemic mandates lifted but masking still “strongly recommended” in much of the state, Forum hears how you’re thinking about COVID risk and discusses the latest on prevention and treatment with UCSF’s Dr. Bob Wachter. | | |
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| The Workers' Right to COVID Sick Pay in California | | If you work in California and get infected with COVID, you may be able to claim up to 80 hours of paid leave. And now that the Bay Area is in another COVID surge because of the omicron BA.2 variant, learning your rights about sick pay is more important than ever. | | |
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| Marin County's First Wildfire Prevention Festival | | Fire Safe Marin presents the County of Marin’s first-ever wildfire prevention festival, Ember Stomp! at the Marin Civic Center Island from 11AM-5PM on May 28, 2022. This FREE event offers fun for the whole family. Live music, food trucks, and firefighting goats provide the festive atmosphere for this celebration of wildfire prevention efforts. | | |
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