The Latest Stories From KQED Science
| Rising Seas Already Flood Some Bay Area Schools. The Risk Will Only Get Worse | | More than 50 Bay Area public schools are already at risk of flooding as seas continue to rise. Here’s what to know about a new analysis from KQED and Climate Central. | | |
|
|
|---|
|
|---|
|
| Event: A Wild Idea Science Fair | Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Join us for a Science Fair all about climate adaptation! UC Berkeley and SRI scientists alongside KQED journalists team up to teach parents and kids about fire preparedness, innovative city density projects, ocean sensors, and much more.
Snacks and refreshments are included. Ideal for ages 6-12 and their adults. | | |
|
|
|---|
|
|---|
|
| Pretty, but Not 'Nice': California's Invasive Ice Plant | | California's ubiquitous coastal plant has a dark side: It's an invasive species that blankets dune landscapes, squeezing out native plants and critters. | | |
|
|
|---|
|
|---|
|
| | | KQED Corporate Sponsorship | KQED listeners, we deeply value your opinion and would love your feedback. Please click here to take a brief five minute sponsor survey. Your responses will help support KQED’s efforts to continue to provide the highest quality programming.
Thank you! |
|
|
|---|
|
|---|
|
| Mpox is Declared a Global Emergency Again. Here's What to Know | | Following the 2022 outbreak that hit the Bay Area, mpox (formerly monkeypox) has been declared a global emergency once more as thousands of cases spread from an outbreak in Congo. | | |
|
|
|---|
|
|---|
|
| Uninsured? Experts Explain How to Get Your Free COVID Shot Before the Money Runs Out | | The federal program that funds free COVID-19 vaccines for those without health insurance is ending several months earlier than expected — and medical experts are advising uninsured people to get their shots before the money runs out for good. | | |
|
|
|---|
|
|---|
|
|
|
|
|
