Archive for August, 2010
More Transparent Genetic Testing
A few minor tweaks to genetic testing companies' websites could make their offerings more transparent to the public and the FDA.
Post on Aug 31, 2010 by Dr. Barry Starr
6 DIY Activities For The Burning Man Blues
What to do when all your friends are at Burning Man? Here are six fun activities to inspire the Maker in you.
Post on Aug 31, 2010 by Laura Khalil
Producer's Notes: Big Break Regional Shoreline Science Hike
For our latest Science Hike, we visited Big Break Regional Shoreline in Oakley, California. This area is often referred to as the "Inland Coast." However, wishful thinking aside, the name Big Break has little to do with roaring surf.
Post on Aug 30, 2010 by Craig Rosa
Lessons from the Chicken Coop
As I thought about the salmonella-laced headlines that have tumbled across my doorstep and my computer screen over the past few weeks, I thought having my own backyard chickens might not be a bad idea.
Post on Aug 30, 2010 by Jennifer Skene
Reporter's Notes: Cow Power Not Cutting It
A handful of dairies across California are capturing the climate change emissions produced by their cows. But they're running headlong into another environmental problem.
Post on Aug 27, 2010 by Lauren Sommer
The Jupiter Opposition
We're approaching the Opposition of Jupiter, the time when Earth passes between the Sun and Jupiter, making the Earth-Jupiter distance its smallest.
Post on Aug 27, 2010 by Ben Burress
Kepler Scientists Find New Planetary System
A team of researchers, led by NASA scientists in Mountain View, announced on Thursday the discovery of at least two Saturn-sized planets outside of our solar system orbiting the same Sun-like star.
Post on Aug 26, 2010 by Sheraz Sadiq
Go Big Green: Stanford Lightens Its Carbon Load
A new generation of eco-centric builders and designers are embarking on a $250 million project to raise, retrofit and re-power buildings across the 8,000-acre campus, in the hopes of slashing Stanford’s greenhouse gas emissions to 20 percent below 1990 levels in just 10 years.
Post on Aug 24, 2010 by Sheraz Sadiq
Producer's Notes: Going UP: Sea Level Rise in San Francisco Bay
There is no question that sea levels have been steadily rising, and will continue to rise at an increased rate in the future. So the real question is not, "Will it rise?" but, "How MUCH will it rise, and what can we do about it?"
Post on Aug 24, 2010 by Lindsay Kelliher
Producer's Notes: Why I Do Science: E.O. Wilson
Getting to interview Edward O. Wilson was the pinnacle of my career so far. How often do you get to meet your hero, sit down face-to-face, and ask him questions about his life?
Post on Aug 24, 2010 by Lindsay Kelliher
The Stars Are Coming Out Tonight!
Looking to get out and enjoy the night sky? There are a variety of opportunities to go stargazing around the Bay Area whether or not you have a telescope!
Post on Aug 24, 2010 by Laura Khalil
Polishing Oakland's Crown Jewel: Lake Merritt Reborn
Oakland's Historic Lake Merritt is in the midst of a multimillion dollar face lift.
Post on Aug 20, 2010 by Amy Miller
Reporter's Notes: All Charged Up Over EMFs
The wireless age has introduced countless devices that many of us can’t live without, like cell phones, laptop computers and wifi routers. Like all electronics they communicate using electromagnetic frequencies – or EMFs. Some people worry that EMFs are making them sick – and say that technology should slow down, as Amy Standen reports.
Post on Aug 20, 2010 by Amy Standen
Is the Climate Right for Efficiency in China?
Notes from Asilomar: The 15th Biannual Summer Study, Energy Use In Buildings, of the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (August 15–20, 2010).
Post on Aug 20, 2010 by Jim Gunshinan
Growing up with Wildlife
I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and animals had a great deal of influence on my childhood.
Post on Aug 19, 2010 by Cat
A Record of the East Bay’s Past Revealed During Caldecott Tunnel Construction
If you use Highway 24 as part of your daily commute you are already familiar with the Caldecott Tunnel, which connects Orinda and Oakland, but do you know about the geology of the hills through which the tunnel was constructed?
Post on Aug 19, 2010 by Brian Romans
Sunday Plenary – Efficiency is the Centerpiece: Where are We Going?
Notes from Asilomar: The 15th Biannual Summer Study, Energy Use In Buildings, of the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (August 15–20, 2010).
Post on Aug 18, 2010 by Jim Gunshinan
New Laser Could Create Atomic "Movies"
The world's first X-ray laser could help scientists develop new energy sources and pharmaceuticals.
Post on Aug 17, 2010 by Gabriela Quirós
Programming for Poets and more at GAFFTA
Gray Area Foundation for the Arts offers a variety of classes to hone your DIY skills. Whether you're looking to program, take in some pilates or yoga or even build circuits into clothing (think light up' clothes), there's something for everyone.
Post on Aug 17, 2010 by Laura Khalil
Home Sweet Serpentine
Serpentine soil is a tough environment, but some unique plants and animals call it home.
Post on Aug 16, 2010 by Jennifer Skene
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