Archive for 2010
Mars Trek: The Next Generation
They just keep getting bigger and better-and curiouser. The next generation Mars rover-The Mars Science Laboratory, "Curiosity"-is well off the drawing board and into its gestation phase…no longer just the gleam in the eye of robotics engineers and Marsologists.
Post on Jul 30, 2010 by Ben Burress
Producer's Notes: DIY Fog at The Exploratorium
Ever wonder how advection fog is produced? Learn how from The Exploratorium.
Post on Jul 29, 2010 by Jenny Oh
Computer Memory Poised to Get Shock Therapy?
In recent years, scientists have been playing around with more exotic forms of data storage. It turns out that some very specialized materials are not only like to be magnetically ordered, but are also naturally charged.
Post on Jul 29, 2010 by Christopher Smallwood
Whooping Cough Epidemic Exposes Holes in California's Immunization System
The whooping cough epidemic that has killed six babies and made an estimated 1,500 people sick in California this year is exposing holes in the state’s immunization system, which leaders in the public health community are now racing to patch.
Post on Jul 28, 2010 by Gabriela Quirós
Science Event Pick – Open Science Summit
The Open Science Summit is the first and only event to consider what happens throughout the entire innovation chain as reform in one area influences the prospects in others. The three day conference will cover many aspects of the Open Science spectrum and is open to anyone.
Post on Jul 28, 2010 by Kishore Hari
Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf Star at San Jose Electric Car Convention
After years of stops and starts, electric cars and plug-in hybrids are on the cusp of a new era of mainstream acceptance, starting this year.
Post on Jul 28, 2010 by Sheraz Sadiq
Producer's Notes: Homegrown Particle Accelerators
If you’re enthralled by the Large Hadron Collider, you’ll want to watch QUEST’s story on atom smashers.
Post on Jul 27, 2010 by Gabriela Quirós
Legalize Marijuana–Save Our Houses?
Are high energy use and a rotting housing stock in the North more reasons to legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana for anyone?
Post on Jul 23, 2010 by Jim Gunshinan
Reporter's Notes: Delta Predators
Striped bass are almost a naturalized citizen to the Delta, but farmers hope to blame the big fish for the plummeting numbers of endangered fish.
Post on Jul 23, 2010 by Quest Radio
NASA Moon Mission Reveals New Clues About Water on the Moon
NASA scientists reveal that water on the moon isn’t spread out in vast oceans, but rather is concentrated in oases, and that the lunar surface appears to contain a wealth of other materials.
Post on Jul 21, 2010 by Sheraz Sadiq
Post on Jul 21, 2010 by Cat
Producer's Notes: Science of Fog
While foggy days aren't ideal for a summertime picnics, coastal fog does benefit the ecology of the Bay Area.
Post on Jul 20, 2010 by Jenny Oh
Producer's Notes: Restoration of the San Joaquin River
Why are we spending millions of dollars to bring back a river that stopped running a long time ago?
Post on Jul 20, 2010 by Jon Fromer
Northern California Scientists Helping Lead Project To Build World's Biggest Telescope
Scientists from the University of California are working to construct the largest telescope on Earth.
Post on Jul 19, 2010 by Gabriela Quirós
Clean Living, Brighter Children
Vaccines, clean water and freely available medicines may be good for more than your child’s health. They might actually make her smarter.
Post on Jul 19, 2010 by Dr. Barry Starr
Reporter's Notes: How the Michael Vick Case Was Good PR for Fighting Dogs
Dogfighting rings, as we report in this story, rely on a sophisticated, interstate network of breeders, just like you'd find for any other breed.
Post on Jul 16, 2010 by Amy Standen
Show Me Science
If science is nothing else, I feel, it is the frame of mind to question one's own interpretations of reality, and to poke and prod the perception to test what may be fact, and what may be misinterpretation.
Post on Jul 16, 2010 by Ben Burress
Having a Cuppa
The only two fail-safe ways I found to treat my symptoms of ADD and focus clearly have been exercise and drinking Yerba Mate tea.
Post on Jul 15, 2010 by Cat
Solar Heats Up in S.F.
The solar industry has descended on the Moscone Center in downtown San Francisco this week. QUEST Senior Radio Editor Andrea Kissack reports from the Intersolar North America Conference and Expo.
Post on Jul 13, 2010 by Andrea Kissack
Producer's Notes: Ants: The Invisible Majority
Peruse all the amazing ant materials that QUEST has created and compiled in the last few months and explore for yourself the wonderful world of ants.
Post on Jul 13, 2010 by Amy Miller
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