Tag: "nature"
Dabbling and Diving Ducks: Catch the Spring Show
Ducks are getting ready to make their seasonal migration away from San Francisco Bay. Come see them in their breeding finery before they're gone for the summer.
Post on Apr 12, 2013 by Sharol Nelson-Embry from KQED Science
Conquering Fungophobia
Late fall rains signal the start of mushroom season, which can last until spring in the Bay Area. Though only experts should forage and eat wild mushrooms (following park rules about harvesting), anyone can appreciate the rich diversity of these ephemeral fruits of the forest.
Post on Dec 26, 2012 by Liza Gross from QUEST Northern California
Expanding Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary – Round Table Discussion on Google+
KQED SCIENCE is hosting its first Google+ Hangout On Air round table discussion about the proposed expansion of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary from 1-2PM PDT.
Post on Sep 12, 2012 by Jenny Oh from QUEST Northern California
KQED Science Fan Spotlight: Dr. Gabriel Roybal
This week's KQED Science Fan Spotlight features Dr. Gabriel Roybal of San Francisco, CA.
Post on Jun 20, 2012 by Jenny Oh from QUEST Northern California
Stem Cell Breakthrough, Underwater Labs: KQED Science News Round-Up
Here's today's KQED Science round-up of science, nature and environment news from the Bay Area and beyond.
Post on Jun 14, 2012 by Jenny Oh from QUEST Northern California
KQED Science Fan Spotlight
We'd like to share your stories about why you're passionate about science.
Post on Jun 13, 2012 by Jenny Oh from QUEST Northern California
KQED Science News Round-Up
Here's today's KQED Science round-up of science, nature and environment news from the Bay Area and beyond.
Post on Jun 13, 2012 by Jenny Oh from QUEST Northern California
Celebrate World Oceans Day Today
Celebrate World Ocean Day today, a special day dedicated to the other 71% of our planet. Also, get a new view of our worldwide water resources with a volume model developed by the USGS.
Post on Jun 08, 2012 by Sharol Nelson-Embry from QUEST Northern California
Look at Nature, Get Happy
What do hospitals and Costa Rica have in common? Science says: they both benefit from beautiful natural landscapes. In fact, we all do.
Post on Feb 28, 2012 by Danna Staaf from QUEST Northern California
Got Science on the Brain? Come Blog with QUEST
Got science on the brain? Come blog with us. KQED’s QUEST is looking to add new voices to our blog, which already offers commentary from our producers, reporters, and several writers from science organizations in our region. pply by February 1st.
Post on Jan 02, 2012 by Craig Rosa from QUEST Northern California
Autism More than Genes
A new twin study suggests that the environment may play a bigger role in autism than scientists previously thought.
Post on Jul 18, 2011 by Dr. Barry Starr from QUEST Northern California
QUEST Seeking Additional Science Bloggers
Got science on the brain? Come blog with us. Apply by June 23rd. KQED’s QUEST is looking to add new voices to this here blog, which already offers commentary from our producers, reporters, and several writers from science organizations in our region.
Post on Jun 03, 2010 by Craig Rosa
Nature Play: Notes from the Field
At Nature Play, a new Oakland Zoo camp, campers need little guidance to make peace with Nature, and each other.
Post on Jul 01, 2009 by Amy Gotliffe
Reporter's Notes: Putting a Price on Nature
Natural capital isn't something we hear about very often, and it certainly isn't a new idea. Aldo Leopold and other conservationists recognized the role that natural ecosystems play in our lives as early as the 1940's. But understanding and measuring that role hasn't been easy.
Post on Jan 30, 2009 by Lauren Sommer
Insider's View: Cal Academy Opening Day
The majority of staff were "all hands on deck" this past Saturday and Sunday at the California Academy of Sciences. Yet, we were vastly outnumbered. Fifteen thousand people perused the new building while thousands more enjoyed the festivities in the park.
Post on Oct 01, 2008 by Cat
YPOQ 3: Your Photos on QUEST TV – Call for Submissions thru 8/21/08
Do you love photographing Science, Environment and Nature in Northern California? Would you like to collaborate on a 2-minute QUEST TV short about your photography for an audience of over 100,000 viewers?
Post on Aug 05, 2008 by Craig Rosa
Up A Creek: an exploration of your watershed
Raise your hand if you live in a watershed! Are all of your hands up? We all live in a watershed, an area of land that all water (from rain, snow and springs) flows across, under and through on its way into a common body of water, such as a creek, river, bay or ocean. [...]
Post on Apr 09, 2008 by Amy Gotliffe
Suggest a Story idea for QUEST
We want to hear from you if you have a great idea for a QUEST story. Review the submission guidelines and fill out this form. If we use your story idea in whole or in part, we would be glad to recognize you in the credits of the piece as a Contributor. Thanks in advance [...]
Post on Mar 11, 2008 by Craig Rosa
Your Photos on QUEST: and the winner is…
Congratulations to Flickr community member Erin Malone (erin_designr) of San Francisco, CA! Windy Grass – by Erin MaloneErin will be collaborating with KQED staff on our 2 minute Your Photos on QUEST segment for broadcast and web distribution. Her stunning set of Alviso Slough pinhole images wowed our KQED QUEST editorial staff. Her winning submission [...]
Post on Mar 04, 2008 by Craig Rosa
Quest Picks: Australia's Water-Guzzling Frogs
Today, Quest launches a new part of our blog, "Quest Picks." We scour the web and serve up the best of science, environment and nature content–from the Bay area and beyond–right to our readers. Today's pick is from YouTube. National Geographic, via YouTube, brings us the tale of Australia’s water-holding frog. This plucky amphibian rarely [...]
Post on Feb 18, 2008 by Amber Dance
