Chemistry
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"Ocean Babies on Acid" focuses on an experiment that Stephen Palumbi and UC Davis marine biologist Eric Sanford are doing to study the effects of ocean acidification on sea urchin larvae off the California and Oregon coasts.
Video on Sep 13, 2011 by Amy Miller from QUEST Northern California
Medical Meditation
One book that caught my attention recently is, "Transcendence" by Norman E. Rosenthal. M.D., which highlights Transcendental Meditation from a medical viewpoint.
Post on Sep 01, 2011 by Cat from QUEST Northern California
Herbicides: Help or Harm?
Recent headlines have brought to light some of herbicides’ unintended effects. Herbicides can provide farmers and gardeners with advantages over unwanted weeds—but they also come with drawbacks.
Post on Jul 20, 2011 by Jennifer Skene from QUEST Northern California
Chemistry By Smell
The Lighthouse for the Blind recently held its first ever chemistry camp for blind kids. The goal is to engage blind kids in the sciences by teaching chemistry through other senses, like touch and smell.
Audio Report on Jul 05, 2011 by Amy Standen from QUEST Northern California
Color Evolution in Nudibranchs
Dr. Rebecca Johnson, postdoctoral researcher from the California Academy of Sciences, tells why nudibranchs evolved to have such beautiful and brilliant color patterns to aid in their defense.
Post on Jun 22, 2011 by Kim Vincent
The Search for Alcoholism's Miracle Drug
Alcoholism is a very treatable disease, but still, there are some challenges.
Post on Jun 10, 2011 by Amy Standen
The Science of Pain
Pain is the most common reason for trips to the doctor's office. So it makes sense that pain treatment is a huge part of our health care system, costing more than $100 billion dollars a year. But how exactly pain works is still a mystery in many ways. As Lauren Sommer reports, some researchers are trying to understand it better by looking at a very unusual creature.
Audio Report on Jun 06, 2011 by Lauren Sommer from QUEST Northern California
The Science of Pain
Pain is the most common reason for trips to the doctor's office. But how exactly pain works is still a mystery in many ways.
Post on Jun 03, 2011 by Lauren Sommer
QUEST Lab: Properties of Plastic
Exploratorium Staff Scientist Julie Yu changes and manipulates the physical and chemical properties of plastic bottles by exposing them to heat. This is how plastic bags and bottles can be recycled and used over and over again.
Video on May 25, 2011 by Chris Bauer from QUEST Northern California
Producer's Notes: QUEST Lab – Properties of Plastic
I know cola isn’t good for me, but now I’m thinking the plastic bottle is even worse.
Post on May 24, 2011 by Chris Bauer
Chemistry By Smell
The idea behind Lighthouse for the Blind's chemistry summer camp was to show that chemistry isn’t just a visual science.
Post on May 20, 2011 by Amy Standen
The Science & Art of Cheese
Cheese. It comes in more than 2,000 varieties — hard, soft, fresh and aged – and it's been with us for thousands of years. Take a journey to Cowgirl Creamery in West Marin to learn how artisan cheese is made and how scientists are putting cheese under the microscope to gain new insights about this incredible, edible food.
Video on May 18, 2011 by Sheraz Sadiq from QUEST Northern California
Web Extra: The Terroir of Cheese
Watch this QUEST web extra to learn how "terroir" – or the characteristics of a specific region such as its climate, soil and topography – indelibly influences the production of award-winning, artisan cheese.
Video on May 17, 2011 by Sheraz Sadiq from QUEST Northern California
Sea Foam Lathers Up the Ocean
Sometimes, the wind and the waves whip the ocean into a lather. And that word—lather—is a pretty accurate description of sea foam.
Post on May 02, 2011 by Jennifer Skene
Science on the SPOT: Secrets of Sourdough
Learn more about the history of Morrell's Bread and check out a slideshow of Eduardo Morrell's typical 16-hour workday.
Post on Mar 24, 2011 by Jenny Oh
Science on the SPOT: Secrets of Sourdough
What is true sourdough bread? It's more than just the tangy flavor. Science on the SPOT visits with Maria Marco of UC Davis and baker Eduardo Morrell to learn more about the secret science of sourdough.
Video on Mar 23, 2011 by Jenny Oh from QUEST Northern California
Post on Dec 08, 2010 by Cat
Arsenic-Eating Bacteria Expands Definition of Life
A Bay Area biochemist has found a new strain of bacteria living in the briny shores of Mono Lake that can not only eat arsenic, a substance highly toxic to most organisms, but thrive on it.
Post on Dec 02, 2010 by Sheraz Sadiq
A Superfoods-laden Thanksgiving
Four prominent Thanksgiving food items could be considered 'superfoods.' Are these on your table?
Post on Nov 25, 2010 by Cat
A National Expo of Science
This past weekend, I was on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. with a notebook and a very good pair of walking shoes. I spent the weekend exploring the inaugural expo of the USA Science and Engineering Festival.
Post on Oct 27, 2010 by Cat
