The Latest Stories From KQED Science
| Deep Look: Skeleton Shrimp Use 18 Appendages to Feed, Fight and ... Frolic | | On first impression, skeleton shrimp anatomy is confusing. These crustaceans use a funky assortment of body parts to move around like inchworms, feed on bits of sea garbage, stage boxing matches, and make lots of clingy babies. | | |
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| Climate Change is Here, It’s Bad. Here’s What You Can Do | | This is a piece for people who want to respond to the threat of climate change, but don't know where to begin. | | |
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| The COP26 Summit to Fight Climate Change is About to Start. Here's What to Expect | | A major climate meeting is about to get underway in Glasgow, Scotland. It's a pivotal moment in the struggle against climate change. But it's taking place in the midst of political tensions. | | |
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| Gov. Newsom Abruptly Cancels Trip to UN Climate Conference | | In cancelling his trip just two days before the start of the conference, Gov. Gavin Newsom is forgoing a much-anticipated chance to appear on an international stage devoted to one of his signature issues. | | |
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| Chevron Refinery Malfunction During Storm Shut Down Processing Units, Causing Fire and Toxic Flaring | | Refinery officials say close to 17 tons of sulfur dioxide were released over two days as the facility sent gases to its flares in an effort to stabilize operations, prompting calls for new flare regulations and steeper air-quality violation fines. | | |
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| California Still Deep in Drought Despite Stormy Weather Capped by 'Atmospheric River' | | Despite the recent deluge, the long-term problem of a drought that scientists say is part of a warming and drying trend driven by climate change was not washed away. | | |
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| FDA Panel Endorses Pfizer COVID Vaccine for Kids Ages 5-11 | | If the FDA fully authorizes the kid-size COVID vaccine doses, there's still another step: Next week, the CDC will decide whether to recommend the shots and which ages of young people should get them. | | |
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| A Photographer Marries the Worlds Above and Below the Water in a Single Frame | | Photographer David Doubilet first dove below the surface at age 8 and has spent a lifetime making underwater images. He talks to NPR about his new book: Two Worlds: Above and Below the Sea. | | |
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| KQED Live Presents Creepy Crawly Night with DEEP LOOK | | In case you missed it, here's a recording of Deep Look's recent Halloween screening! Meet some creepy, crawly creatures with scientists and Deep Look's producers. Learn about ticks, bats, scorpions, and spiders up close! | | |
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