The Latest Stories From KQED Science
| Writing Music About Climate Change, Oakland Artist Reclaims Feminine Power | | When wildfire smoke obscured the sun for days, Maddy 'MADlines' Clifford dug into the climate crisis, exploring how it intersects with colonialism and racism. | | |
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| Deep Look Video: The Vinegaroon Sprays Acid to Foil Its Foe | | What earthly creature weaponizes vinegar into an acid mixture that’s 16 times stronger than what’s in your salad? It’s a vinegaroon, of course! This arachnid is also known as a whip scorpion. See it use its unusual defense in our new Deep Look new video. | | |
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| | | Exploratorium | A full-size model of NASA's Perseverance rover has landed at the Exploratorium! Now through May 1, immerse yourself in the Red Planet’s sights and sounds, and catch Mars-inspired experiences for all ages at Pier 15 on the Embarcadero in SF. Plus, explore hundreds of exhibits devoted to art and science.
Visit exploratorium.edu for more information.
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| Amid Ongoing Drought, Californians Are Actually Using More Water. Are Mandatory Cutbacks in the Pipeline? | | New data from urban areas suggests that people are largely ignoring the governor's pleas for voluntary conservation during the drought, with some water managers calling for new statewide mandates. | | |
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| Here's What We Gain From Preserving Nature's Sounds | | From birdsong and crashing waves to the whisper of the wind in the trees, the natural world is brimming with diverse soundscapes. But according to author and biologist David George Haskell, many of Earth’s soundscapes are in danger. | | |
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| Here's How You Get Ready to Go to the Moon | | There's actually a lot NASA has to do before landing the next humans on the moon's dusty surface. Among them: Scout a path for the lunar home base that will orbit the moon. | | |
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| When Is the Spring Equinox? And How Can You Celebrate It in the Bay Area? | | The spiritual meaning of the spring equinox, how it marks the Persian New Year and local events to attend. | | |
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