The Latest Stories From KQED Science
| Trapping Millions of 'Zombie' Urchins Could Restore California's Once Mighty Kelp Forests | | In the last five years around 95% of Northern California's bull kelp canopy was devoured by an influx of hungry sea urchins. | | |
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| California's Forests Are at a Turning Point. Why Aren't We Committing to 'Good Fire'? | | When will preventing catastrophic fires feel as urgent as fighting them? | | |
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| As California Megafires Burn, Forest Service Ditches 'Good Fire' Under Political Pressure | | Controlled burns help reduce wildfire risk by clearing out overgrown vegetation. The U.S. Forest Service is suspending them, concerning fire scientists. | | |
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| Wildfire Isn't Unique to the West: A Forgotten History and A Warning | | Now the warming climate is increasing the risk of major wildfires across America. | | |
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| A Major Report Warns Climate Change Is Accelerating and Humans Must Cut Emissions Now | | The U.N. has released the most comprehensive global climate science report ever. It is unequivocal: Humans must stop burning fossil fuels or suffer catastrophic impacts. | | |
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| Children, Schools and the Delta Variant: Parents' and Caregivers' Questions Answered | | As the delta variant spreads and children in the Bay Area begin in-person learning, what do caregivers need to know about kids' safety in school? | | |
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| This Bee Builds Sandcastles at the Beach | | While you're enjoying a day at the beach, female bumblebee-mimic digger bees are hard at work nearby building a different kind of sandcastle. This one's not for play – it's part of the nest where their offspring will grow. | | |
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