Archive for July, 2009
Reporter's Notes: The Economics of Household Recycling
Part of the problem of recycling programs is that the rules change depending on where you live, the result of a schizophrenic system wherein local municipalities contract with private companies or non-profits to design their own, local recycling programs.
Post on Jul 31, 2009 by Amy Standen
Post on Jul 31, 2009 by Ben Burress
Science Event Pick: Are We Scientifically Illiterate?
See author Chris Mooney discuss his new book "Unscientific America" Monday evening, August 3rd in Santa Clara.
Post on Jul 30, 2009 by Kishore Hari
Producer's Notes: Scary Tsunamis
On January 26, 1700, at about 9:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time one of the largest earthquakes ever to strike the Pacific Northwest rumbled across the Cascadia Subduction Zone. This massive earthquake sent a giant 33 foot high tsunami crashing onto shore, inundating the quiet coastline.
Post on Jul 28, 2009 by Chris Bauer
Producer's Notes: Cool Critters – Golden Eagle
Between their enormous size, stunning eyes, and gorgeous plumage, we could see the power and grace that are so iconic to American Eagles.
Post on Jul 28, 2009 by Lindsay Kelliher
Producer's Notes – Born Too Soon: Pre-term Births on the Rise
As a result of the QUEST story, my pregnancy became more of a public event than I expected it to be. Naturally, after the boys were born, there were several inquiries as to our well-being. Here’s what happened:
Post on Jul 28, 2009 by Amy Miller
Reporter's Notes: Journey to the Farallones
Our trip to the Farallon Islands was certainly eventful: seasickness (me), bug bites (me) and immersion in one of the most unique wildlife habitats in the world (luckily). This chain of windblown rocks, about 27 miles from San Francisco, is teeming with 300,000 seabirds in the spring and summer.
Post on Jul 24, 2009 by Lauren Sommer
Weatherization Gets Down to Business
Home energy blogger Jim Gunshinan sends in his post from the 2009 National Weatherization Training Conference, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Post on Jul 24, 2009 by Jim Gunshinan
Postpone that Home Depot trip, Household appliances are getting a makeover
This is old news to many of the folks at California Energy Commission , who have pushed for such changes for decades. But the real news is that these aren't just recommendations anymore. They're policy, or soon will be.
Post on Jul 22, 2009 by Amy Standen
Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite!
A bed bug infestation in my apartment led to some careful internet research.
Post on Jul 22, 2009 by Cat
Producer's Notes: Your Photos on QUEST – Harold Davis
The hardest thing about pulling this segment together was determining which of Harold’s photographs to use! Browsing through his thousands of photos on Flickr, and his professional website, you can see the breadth of his subjects.
Post on Jul 21, 2009 by Lindsay Kelliher
Producer's Notes: Decoding Synthetic Biology
Synthetic biology portends big changes in our lives by ushering in a dizzying array of applications in everything from medicine to biofuels, environmental remediation to agriculture.
Post on Jul 21, 2009 by Sheraz Sadiq
Taking the Plunge: Diving Into my DNA
Well, I have finally decided to do it. I have ponied up the money and signed up for 23andMe's DNA test.
Post on Jul 20, 2009 by Dr. Barry Starr
Reporter's Notes: Depression Advancements
This radio story tries to cram a lot into five minutes, so if you don't find what you need here, put a comment on the blog, below and I'll see if I can't provide a lead to more information.
Post on Jul 17, 2009 by Amy Standen
Neil Armstrong's Lunar Footprint Turns 40
What were you doing 40 years ago, on July 20th, 1969, when the first human foot (booted, not bare) made its impression on the gritty surface of the Moon?
Post on Jul 17, 2009 by Ben Burress
Producer's Notes: Hog Wild
I knew going into this story that we might ruffle some feathers. But one of the things that made this story so intriguing to me is that it would bring up some questions about where people stand on what can be a pretty touchy subject.
Post on Jul 14, 2009 by Chris Bauer
3-D is Quidditch, but Much More, Too
Whether here to stay in film this time or another passing fad, 3-D technology will remain both a fascinating technology and valuable tool in science.
Post on Jul 13, 2009 by Christopher Smallwood
Reporter's Notes: Museum 2.0
Hard economic times and changing social trends have some museums undergoing a 21st century re-design. The focus is on creating more visitor-centered exhibits using new media tools and more input from the public.
Post on Jul 10, 2009 by Andrea Kissack
Get a Dog and Save the Planet
Are pets, and dogs in particular, a step in the right direction in the battle against global warming and the fight for energy security? Is Underdog more than a cartoon?
Post on Jul 10, 2009 by Jim Gunshinan
Bay Bridge Rising
Bay Bridge construction and engineering brought to life by the award winning website baybridge360.
Post on Jul 09, 2009 by Dan Gillick
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