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KQED's award-winning team of science reporters explores climate change, water, energy, toxics, biomedicine, digital health, astronomy and other topics that shape our lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. As a trusted news source, KQED Science tackles tough questions facing humanity in our time with thoughtful and engaging storytelling.

29/04/2021

If You’re Offered the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine, Take It, Experts Say. Here’s Why

The risk of a blood clot developing after a J&J vaccine is tiny, but it's also scary and confusing. We break down ways to evaluate vaccine options.

4 min
01/04/2021

‘Worst. Editorial. Guidance. Ever.’ KQED Science Reporters Reflect on the Pandemic’s Early Days

Struggles, decisions and startling moments that shaped KQED's science coverage in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.

7 min
15/03/2021

Kelp, Sea Otters and Urchins. Who’s Eating Who in Monterey Bay

California's underwater kelp forests are suffering massive declines. But a new study shows that sea otters are helping to preserve kelp off the Central Coast.

5 min
05/02/2021

California Has a Rule to Protect Workers Against Pandemics. Here’s How It’s (Not) Working

California has a rule aimed at preparing hundreds of thousands of workers from airborne disease. Why didn't it protect more people?

7 min
18/12/2020

Only 2,000 Monarch Butterflies Remain in California. But They Still Don’t Have Protection

Federal wildlife officials say that monarch butterflies qualify to be protected as an endangered species but won't be receiving that protection for now.

2 min
01/12/2020

Analysis: Trump Administration Incompetence Helped Save Environmental Regulations

Donald Trump had one of the most antienvironmental agendas in U.S. history, says Rolling Stone's Hannah Murphy. However, his administration 'was really quite bad' at carrying out its plans. KQED talks to Murphy about this and what Joe Biden can do to put the environment front and center.

5 min
29/10/2020

What Is the True Cost of California Wildfires? No One Really Knows

'There are many things under the state's control that we can do to make this problem better,' said Michael Wara, who led the team assessing wildfire costs.

2 min
13/10/2020

From Condoms to Coronavirus Masks, ‘Harm Reduction’ Has Worked to Protect Public Health

Lower your risk for the coronavirus with a few simple habits. This kind of 'harm reduction' has always worked well for public health.

7 min

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KQED's award-winning team of science reporters explores climate change, water, energy, toxics, biomedicine, digital health, astronomy and other topics that shape our lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. As a trusted news source, KQED Science tackles tough questions facing humanity in our time with thoughtful and engaging storytelling.

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KQED Science News

KQED Science News

If You’re Offered the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine, Take It, Experts Say. Here’s Why

‘Worst. Editorial. Guidance. Ever.’ KQED Science Reporters Reflect on the Pandemic’s Early Days

Kelp, Sea Otters and Urchins. Who’s Eating Who in Monterey Bay

California Has a Rule to Protect Workers Against Pandemics. Here’s How It’s (Not) Working

Only 2,000 Monarch Butterflies Remain in California. But They Still Don’t Have Protection

Analysis: Trump Administration Incompetence Helped Save Environmental Regulations

What Is the True Cost of California Wildfires? No One Really Knows

From Condoms to Coronavirus Masks, ‘Harm Reduction’ Has Worked to Protect Public Health

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If You’re Offered the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine, Take It, Experts Say. Here’s Why

‘Worst. Editorial. Guidance. Ever.’ KQED Science Reporters Reflect on the Pandemic’s Early Days

Kelp, Sea Otters and Urchins. Who’s Eating Who in Monterey Bay

California Has a Rule to Protect Workers Against Pandemics. Here’s How It’s (Not) Working

Only 2,000 Monarch Butterflies Remain in California. But They Still Don’t Have Protection

Analysis: Trump Administration Incompetence Helped Save Environmental Regulations

What Is the True Cost of California Wildfires? No One Really Knows

From Condoms to Coronavirus Masks, ‘Harm Reduction’ Has Worked to Protect Public Health

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