The Latest Stories From KQED Science
| What Happened to California's Salmon Season This Year? | | Storing, sharing and saving water in California has been a point of social tension for decades. But some conservation groups say the state has failed in its role for years and the situation has gotten worse under Gov. Gavin Newsom. | | |
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| Record Lows to Near Brimming: North Bay Reservoirs Stage Remarkable Recovery | | Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino — at 66% and 79% full, respectively — are both well above their average levels for this time of year. But there are concerns about future rainfall. | | |
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| San Francisco's Aging Infrastructure Isn't Ready for Its Wetter Future | | The city will be hit by increasingly intense storms in the coming decades and needs to dramatically update its stormwater infrastructure to handle the deluge, according to a new city-funded report. | | |
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| 8 Mistakes to Avoid If You're Going Out During the California Heat Wave | | You can still enjoy the outdoors this summer despite the scorching weather, if you're smart about it. Here's what to watch out for and how to stay safe. | | |
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| | | Exploratorium | Listen up: You’re about to take a sonic journey around the planet this summer at the Exploratorium. Don’t miss the stunning West Coast premiere of The Great Animal Orchestra. This immersive audiovisual art experience celebrates the splendor of the animal world—and makes an unforgettable plea for preserving it.
For more information visit exploratorium.edu/TGAO.
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| A Racist Past and Hotter Future Are Testing Western Water Like Never Before | | In Western states, the older a water claim, the more secure it is during a drought. Tribes have long been excluded from that system, and now, they're pushing for change. | | |
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| Sea Lions Are Sick and Dying Along Southern California's Coast. Here's What to Know | | A deadly toxin has been poisoning sea lions and dolphins, causing seizures, erratic behavior, bulging eyes and foaming at the mouth. It has been especially bad for pregnant mammals. | | |
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| Deep Look: This Snail Goes Fishing With a Net Made of Slime | | If you are exploring tide pools this summer, you might see tiny tubelike towers that belong to an unusual sea snail. When the tide comes in, it casts a net from nearly invisible strands of its own mucus to catch its supper. Researchers have found that warming ocean waters might actually give these scaled wormsnails a boost. | | |
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| Live Event: California Nature Trivia with California Academy of Sciences and Deep Look | | KQED and the California Academy of Sciences challenge you to a night of nature trivia! Join KQED Science reporter and Deep Look host Laura Klivans and Academy scientists and curators on July 18 at 7:00pm at KQED for questions about local flora and fauna. Special Deep Look wildlife videos will also be screened. Tickets required. | | |
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